The approval is expected to extend benefits of more than Rs1850 crore during the period of the 15th Finance Commission (2020-21 to 2025-26), said the statement adding that the scheme is expected to benefit about 1.89 crores AAY families of the country.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narender Modi, approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for AAY families distributed through Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) for two more years till March 31, 2026. With this approval, the government will continue giving subsidy of Rs 18.50 per kg to participating states for distribution of sugar to AAY families through PDS at the rate of one kg per family per month.
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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narender Modi on Thursday approved the extension of the sugar subsidy scheme for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families distributed through the Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) for two more years till .
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