Tag: food security
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Govt Extends Free Food Grains To 81 Crore Poors For Another 5 Years
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is a major government initiative that aims to bolster food security for millions across our nation. The PMGKAY is a government scheme that provides free food grains to the needy. Initially launched as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this scheme is a part of the larger ... -
Early onset of Locusts swarm may damage Kharif crop for Indian farmers
The swarm of locusts that had been moving from Pakistan into India went unchecked by the Indian authorities, leading to a possibility of major destruction of the kharif crop, sources have confirmed. Locusts, it is known, can travel as much as 150 km in a day and a small swarm can devour as much food ...