Odisha Launches Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana with ₹8,813 Crore Investment
Odisha expands food net with Annapurna Yojana, to spend ₹8,813 crore
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The Odisha government has introduced the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana (MAPY) to provide an additional 5 kg of rice per person per month to over 1 crore families, at a total cost of ₹8,813 crore. This initiative aims to enhance food security amid rising living costs, benefiting approximately 3.28 crore individuals across the state.
- 01The Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana (MAPY) will provide an additional 5 kg of rice per person per month to beneficiaries.
- 02The scheme will cost the Odisha government ₹8,813 crore for the financial year.
- 03MAPY aims to support over 1 crore families, reaching approximately 3.28 crore beneficiaries.
- 04The initiative is designed to strengthen food security amid rising living costs and ensure uninterrupted procurement for farmers.
- 05Policy analysts highlight concerns about fiscal sustainability despite the welfare benefits of the scheme.
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The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has launched the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana (MAPY), a significant food security initiative aimed at providing an additional 5 kg of rice per person per month to over 1 crore vulnerable families. This scheme, which will commence in the 2026-27 financial year, is expected to cost the state ₹8,813 crore annually. Currently, about 3.28 crore individuals are expected to benefit from this program, which supplements existing allocations under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS). The initiative will require approximately 1.64 lakh tonnes of rice monthly, translating to an annual distribution of 19.71 lakh tonnes. Analysts note that while the scheme addresses surplus grain stocks and supports farmers, it raises questions regarding fiscal sustainability. The expansion of food security measures is also seen as a strategic move to bolster political goodwill amid inflationary pressures affecting households.
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The Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana will significantly enhance food security for over 3.28 crore individuals, helping to alleviate the burden of rising living costs. This initiative ensures that vulnerable families have access to essential food supplies, directly impacting their monthly budgets.
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