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Summary
Restructuring of the Public Distribution System to target Below Poverty Line (BPL) families with subsidised food grains, replacing the earlier universal PDS with a targeted approach.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record (Curated)
PublishedSunday, 1 June 1997
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
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