More rotis in poors’ plate as govt partially restores wheat allocation

The government announced partial restoration of wheat allocation under the Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Ann Yojana, increasing supply to 220 lakh tonnes annually. Beneficiaries in states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat will benefit. Additionally, a Rs 1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for banks has been approved to support farmers and traders with loans against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts.