During the COVID-19 lockdown (March 2020), the government doubled AAY quotas (35 kg to 70 kg per month) free of cost under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). This prevented widespread starvation and reverse migration deaths.
Seasonal migration decreased in AAY-covered villages in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, as families could rely on assured grain during lean agricultural seasons. Page 3 of 4 5. Persistent Challenges and Criticisms Despite successes, AAY faces several structural and implementation weaknesses. aay 4 page
Beneficiaries often complain of adulterated or insect-infested wheat and rice. In some states, FCI provides low-quality “fair average quality” grains that are barely edible. During the COVID-19 lockdown (March 2020), the government
It looks like you're asking for a on a topic related to "AAY" — likely the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), a major food security scheme in India under the National Food Security Act. Page 3 of 4 5
