1.7 lakh crores from Coronavirus (COVID 19) to provide benefits to farmers, MNREGA laborers, poor people, widows / aged / disabled pensioners, Jan Dhan account holders, loans to women SHGs, advance salary to private, under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 2020-21 To deal with. Employees, check full details
प्रधानमंत्री गरीब कल्याण योजना – 3 महीने तक मुफ्त में अनाज, चावल और दालें देगी सरकार
21 days after the announcement of complete lockout by PM Modi, Central Government. Has now approved the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY). In this Indradhanush Garib Kalyan Yojana, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave Rs. 1.7 Lakh Crore Package This scheme is to benefit 80 crore Indians, in which the urban and rural poor, migrant workers and women are placed at the bottom of the socio-economic level. This plan will ensure that people stay at their home and maintain social distance to fight coronaviruses.
FM said on 26 March 2020 that a package is ready under the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana which will ensure that no one goes hungry during the lockdown. This Pradhan Mantri Gramin Kalyan Yojana will have 2 components – cash transfer through DBT and food security measures – for those who need immediate assistance. These include migrant workers and the urban and rural poor. FM announced 8 different measures for organized workers through farmers, MNREGA, poor widows, pensioners, Jan Dhan Yojana organized for women, Ujjwala scheme holders, SHGs for women, EPFO and construction workers.
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY)
It is a multi-pronged approach to fight coronavirus (COVID) and its main features are: –
PM Garib Kalyan N Yojana 2020-21 – 10 kg ration + 1 kg pulses free
In the PM Garib Kalyan Ain Yojana, the government will cover 80 crore poor people, which is about two-thirds of the country’s population. Now each of such persons will get 5 kg of rice or wheat every month for the next three months, in addition to the 5 kg they already get. This means that each family will now get 10 kg of ration with absolutely free 1 kg of pulses for the next 3 months. FM has also assured that there will be no shortage of food products and essential items during the lock-down.
Medical Insurance to Paramedic / Nurses / Asha Workers & Others fighting COVID 19
FM Nirmala Sitharaman also announced medical insurance of Rs. 50 lakhs for those fighting on the front-line with COVID 19. This component includes paramedics, nurses, ASHA workers and others who are serving people in the fight against coronaviruses. This PMGKY scheme is Rs. Will give benefits of medical insurance. 50 lakhs to about 22 lakh people.
Rupees. 2,000 DBT for farmers under PM-Kisan Yojana
Central government. Is going to deposit the first installment of Rs. Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, each of 8.69 crore farmers have 2,000 bank accounts. This initiative is going to start from 1 April 2020 under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Nidhi Yojana.
MNREGA workers’ wages increased
Central government. Rupee. 20 wage increase (Rs. 182 to Rs. 202) for workers under Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The center will provide salary to this MNREGA workers. 2,000 additional income to daily wage workers. 5 crore families will benefit from MNREGA wage hike. Those who are unsure about their wages can check the official website of NREGA on nrega.nic.in or check their name in NREGA job card list or download job card.
Old age / widow / disabled from former village
For senior citizens above 60 years of age, widow and disabled, Govt. Will provide an earlier amount of Rs. 1,000 in two installments. About 3 crore poor people will get benefit from this initiative.
Women Jan Dhan Account holders
In this initiative, the government will provide Rs. 500 million per month to 3 crore to 20 crore women Jan Dhan account holders.
Free cylinder to the beneficiaries of Prime Minister Ujjwala scheme
Under the Prime Minister Ujjwala Scheme, Govt. Below Poverty Line (BPL) will provide three free cylinders (14.2 kg) for three months for families. The scheme will be implemented for the next 3 months i.e. April, May, June 2020 with an outlay of Rs. 13,000 crores Rs.
Collateral free loan up to Rs. 20 lakhs to women SHGs
Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) will be able to take collateral free loans up to Rs. 20 lakhs (first Rs. 10 lakhs) with immediate effect. This initiative to give collateral free loan to women SHGs will affect 7 crore families.
Home delivery of Medicine
On 26 March 2020, the CCEA also approved a plan for home delivery of medicines to ensure that people get the necessary medicines in their homes. Lockdown, to ensure and prevent social discrimination to buyers in front of medical shops during Govt. Has approved the scheme.
Government will give EPF for 3 months
Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, an announcement has also been made by the government that EPF contribution will be done by the Government of India for the next 3 months i.e. by the Central Government, 24% of the contribution will be made in the EPF account of the employees of 24% of all those companies. 100 or more employees work and the salary of the employees is at least ₹ 15000.
Expansion of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in 2021
The scheme was launched by the government in March 2020. This scheme is a part of the Prime Minister’s Poor Welfare Package. Through this scheme, 5 kg grains (wheat / rice) and 1 kg of pulses are given to the ration card holders by the central government. The scheme was launched from April 2020 to June 2020. The plan was extended to Chhath Puja in view of the outbreak of Corona virus. This year, the benefit of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana will be provided by the government in May 2021 and June 2021. This information has been provided through a tweet by the Home Minister of our country, Shri Amit Shah Ji.
- All ration card holders can get 5 kg of food grains free of cost through this scheme. About 80 crore people will be provided 5 kg of food grains in May 2021 and June 2021. For which an amount of 26000 crores will be spent by the government.
- A special feature of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana is that 5 kg food grains will be provided to as many people as are listed on your ration card.
- For example, if 4 people have their names registered on your ration card, then you will be provided with 20 kg of food grains. This grain will be different from the one received every month. This means that if you get 5 kg of grain on the ration card in 1 month, then you will be provided 10 kg of food grains. You can get this grain from the same ration shop from where you get the ration every month.
Government. Payment of EPF contribution for employee and employee (organized sector)
Central government. The Provident Fund for the organized sector wants to ensure hand and money in the accounts. Accordingly, the Central Government. Now EPF will pay contribution for both employer and employee. This will be around 24% for the next 3 months, employing 100 people. Further, about 90% of the employee earns less than Rs. 15,000 per month. The EPFO plan regulation will be amended to allow for a non-refundable advance of 75% of the amount or 3 months wages (whichever is less).
Full Salary to Contractual Workers of Government
Another major announcement stated that the central and state tax subsidy for garment exports would continue. All government contract workers will be paid full salaries, even if there is a disruption due to coronovirus.
Recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved Rs. With the approval of recapitalization of regional rural banks. 1340 crores. This recapitalization of banks will improve their capital adequacy ratio (CAR). As Rs. 670 crores will be given by the central government. 670 crores will be collected from various banks.
The proposal to allow employees a non-refundable advance from their PF balance will help employees deal with their liquidity issues. Currently, non-refundable advances are allowed only for specified purposes such as housing, marriage etc. They are even allowed where the employee has served a minimum service period.
Central government. State governments have to pay Rs. 31,000 crores Rs. The scheme will protect 3.5 crore registered workers against economic disruption as many buildings and construction have been stalled. State government. One can also use the District Mineral Fund for medical testing, screening activities and other requirement to prevent the spread of coronovirus.
How to register in Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana?
If the poor people of the country want to get ration on subsidy under this scheme by the government, then they have to read the guidelines given below. There is no registration process for availing benefits under the Prime Minister’s Ration Subsidy Scheme. Interested beneficiaries of the country, who want to get wheat at the rate of Rs. 2 per kg and rice at the rate of Rs. 3 per kg under this scheme, can go to the ration shop and get it through their ration card. That poor people can live their lives
Old age / widow / differential 3 months advance pension
Central Government. It has been decided to provide 3 months advance pension for senior citizens (old age pension scheme), widow (widow pension scheme) as well as differently abled (pension scheme for persons with disabilities).
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana – Some Common Questions
Who is covered under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana?
The scheme covers all those who belong to BPL category or whose annual income is very low such as daily laborers, all beneficiaries of Jan Dhan Yojana etc.
How to apply for Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana?
According to the information given by the government, there is no need for any kind of application or registration to take advantage of this scheme.
How to check the beneficiary list of Garib Kalyan Yojana?
There is no information available from the government for the beneficiary list of the poor welfare scheme.
Will cereals and pulses be available for free and by how much?
The government will provide 5 kg of grains or rice and 1 kg of pulses every month for 3 months or till June 2020 for free and after that grains, rice and pulses will be available at a very low rate.
Is there anything under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for NREGA workers also?
Yes, the government has increased the daily salary of all NREGA personnel from Rs 20 to Rs 202 from 1 April 2020.
What are the benefits of this scheme for women?
The government has decided to deposit Rs 500 in all female Jan Dhan account holders in their account for the next 3 months.