Extension of PMGKAY shows PM Modi's commitment to welfare of poor: BJP chief JP Nadda

extension of Prhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to welfare of poor, BJP president J P Nda said on Tuesday.

In a televised dress to nation, Modi anunced extension of PMGKAY, a free ration scheme, for 80 crore people across country till end of vember.

Under scheme, five kgs of wheat or rice and one kg of pulses per month will be given free of cost to poor. scheme was initially rolled out for three months.

Underlining that Modi is leing country with alertness and sensitivity during COVID-19 crisis, Nda, in a series of tweets, said prime minister should be applauded for saving lives and livelihood amid this pandemic.

Describing extension of PMGKAY as a visionary step, BJP chief said this shows Modi's commitment to welfare of poor.

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