Free food grains of Rs 22,800 crore distributed under Anna Yojana in MP to 5.25 cr people: minister
Bhopal (PTI): Free food grains of approximately Rs 22,800 crore were distributed to more than 5.25 crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh in the last two years, a minister said on Wednesday.
Under the 'One Nation-One Ration' card scheme, an average of 39,000 families from other states are receiving free rations in Madhya Pradesh every month, said Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput.
He said 16 lakh families are taking advantage of inter-district portability every month. In 89 tribal and inaccessible villages, ration is being delivered door-to-door through the 'Aapka Ration, Aapke Dwar' scheme.
"Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, free food grains worth approximately Rs 22,800 crore were distributed to more than 5.25 crore beneficiaries in the state," the minister said, highlighting the achievements of the Mohan Yadav government in the last two years.
He said the Chief Minister's Food Service Awareness Programme was implemented to make the ration distribution process transparent.
"Under this programme, beneficiaries are being informed about the arrival and distribution of rations through SMS. Additionally, a list of eligible beneficiaries is being read out in Gram Sabhas on January 26th and October 2nd," the minister said.
The Food and Civil Supplies Department prioritises transparency and technology-based monitoring in the implementation of schemes, he added.
The department has also made significant progress in the e-KYC process, verifying over 17 million beneficiaries in MP in two years.
"The e-KYC verification for 4.97 crore beneficiaries has been completed so far, which is 93 per cent," he added.
The minister stated that payments totalling Rs 51,000 crore have been made for the purchase of crops from 28 lakh farmers in the past two years.
Payments of Rs 2,600 per quintal were made for wheat procurement, with a bonus of Rs 175 per quintal.
Rajput stated that the Department of Weights and Measures has implemented the e-KYC verification process. In the last two years, revenue of Rs 49.14 crore has been earned through verification and inspection.
He informed that on finding irregularities during inspections, 11,700 cases were registered and a penalty amount of approximately Rs 4.50 crore was recovered.
Rajput said his department has prepared an action plan to develop ration shops as 'Chief Minister Nutrition Mart', integration of the software system, distribution of ration through advanced technology and making elaborate arrangements for the supply of ration and gas in the fair area for Simhastha 2028.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
