The Modi government at the Center has extended the Free Food Scheme for the next six months. Even before this scheme was ending on March 31, the central government has decided to increase it. This scheme was brought during the lockdown.
According to the information received, the Union Cabinet in the meeting has decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for six months. Earlier, the Yogi government in UP had decided to extend the free food scheme for three more months. This decision of both the governments will bring great relief to the poor people.