Covid pandemic: IMF report lauds India's 'Ann Yojna'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's food security scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, has been critical in preventing any increase in extreme poverty levels in India during the Covid-19 pandemic, an IMF report said. The scheme entails providing 5 kg foodgrains per person per month, over and above the regular monthly NFSA foodgrains. https://ift.tt/Xakv9F6