Question

Write a brief about two special schemes launched in year 2000 by government of india to ensure food security?

Answer 1

(i) Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) This scheme is for the poorest of the poor. Under this scheme, 35 kg of foodgrains per month are made available to a family at ` 2 per kg for wheafand ` 3 per kg for rice.   

(ii) Annapurna Scheme (APS) This is meant for indigent senior citizens who are not having any family to support them. Under this scheme, 10 kg of foodgrains per month are made available to them free of cost