The Annapurna Scheme, providing 10 kgs of food grains per person per month free-of-cost, is meant for which one of the following categories of people?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Senior citizens of 65 years or above, who are not getting pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme.
The Annapurna Scheme, started by the Government of India in 2000-01, gives 10 kg of food grains a month free of cost to destitute senior citizens of 65 years or above who are eligible for the National Old Age Pension Scheme but are not receiving the pension. It looks after the food needs of the old who are left out of the pension scheme.