Food subsidy bill likely to top ₹3L cr

The Centre's food subsidy bill is likely to cross Rs 3 lakh crore during the current fiscal year, nearly 50% more than the budget estimate of Rs 2.1 lakh crore. This is mainly due to the extension of free foodgrain plan till Dec. 

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Govt's FY23 food subsidy bill likely to cross ₹3 lakh cr

Spend Of 50% Over Estimate Due To Free Grain Scheme Photo for representation

New Delhi: The government's food subsidy bill is likely to cross Rs 3 lakh crore during the current financial year, nearly 50% more than the budget estimate of Rs 2lakh crore. This is primarily due to the extension of free foodgrain scheme, PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna (PMGKAY) till December.