Question

Who are the primary beneficiaries of the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)?

• A. Middle-income families
• B. Urban professionals
• C. Poorest of the poor households
• D. Senior government officials

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Poorest of the poor households

Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)

• It is a flagship public distribution scheme in India aimed at providing highly subsidized food grains to the poorest of the poor households.
• The scheme was launched by the Government of India in December 2000.
• The primary objective of the AAY is to ensure food security for the most vulnerable and economically disadvantaged sections of society by offering them essential food grains at affordable prices.
• Under the AAY, eligible households are provided with 35 kilograms of food grains per household per month, at significantly lower prices than the market rates.
• These households typically include destitute families, widows, elderly individuals without a regular source of income, and those living below the poverty line.
• The AAY targets the most marginalized and disadvantaged communities, aiming to uplift their living standards and alleviate hunger and malnutrition.