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scheme BL Saturday, 7 March 2026 NEW

India mulling coconut oil distribution via ration shops instead of palm oil

Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.

Summary

Government fine-tuning details of coconut promotion scheme, says Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Key Facts

Type Scheme
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly

Key Numbers

PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)

Key Authorities

Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareICARFCI

Key Stakeholders

BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesFarmersFPOsAgri-Input Industry

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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