The Centre approved the allocation of additional foodgrain to National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries under the fourth phase of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PM-GKY) till November 30, a release issued by the Union ministry of consumer affairs read.

The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

The allocation in terms of wheat or rice shall be decided by the Department of Food and Public Distribution, news agency ANI reported. The department may also decide on the extension of the distribution period under phases 3 and 4 of the scheme, in view of adverse weather conditions and the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: The Hindustan Times