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Which of the following state has launched in April 2017 'Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana' to provide food at subsidized rate to the poor in urban areas?

A.
Maharashtra
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
Uttarakhand

Solution:

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.Madhya Pradesh launched in April 2017 'Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana' to provide food at a subsidized rate to the poor in urban areas.Under the scheme, the food civil supplies and consumer protection department has been given the responsibility for ensuring the availability of wheat and rice as per demand. Important PointsThe scheme, which was launched in 2017 in 49 districts of the state in the name of BJP ideologue Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, had been discontinued by the previous Congress government in May 2019.This Scheme to provide meals at a subsidised rate to underprivileged people was re-introduced in Madhya Pradesh in September 2020.Now the rate per thali has been increased to ?10 from ?5.The initiative replicated the state-run Amma canteens, started by former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, to provide food to the poor at low prices.Additional InformationMaharashtras Shivbhojan Scheme Provides Wholesome Meals for economically poor sections Across The State At Rs. 10.

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