Distribution of Pulses under PM-GKY Yojana
Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PM-GKY) about 4.57 lakh MT of pulses have been dispatched to the States/UTs. Out of this, 1.78 Lakh MT pulses have been distributed to 1340.61 lakh beneficiaries in the States/UTs.
Status of procurement of pulses and oilseeds by NAFED during lockdown period:
Wheat Procurement in Rabi Marketing Season
In Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21, a total of 359.10 lakh MT wheat is arrived in FCI out of which 347.54 lakh MT is purchased.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme during the lockdown period from 24.3.2020 till date, 9.67 crore farmers have been benefitted and an amount of Rs 19,350.84 crore (US$ 2.75 billion) has been released so far.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.