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Cabinet approves SARTHAK-PDS scheme extension with ₹25,530 crore

Published Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year extension of the 'SARTHAK-PDS' scheme, allocating ₹25,530 crore. This initiative, running from April 2026 to March 2031, is designed to support State agencies in managing the intra-State movement of food grains and modernizing the public distribution system.

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  • The Union Cabinet approved the extension of the 'SARTHAK-PDS' scheme for five years, from April 2026 to March 2031, with a central outlay of ₹25,530 crore.
  • The scheme aims to provide assistance to State agencies for intra-State movement of food grains and modernization of the public distribution system.

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    The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the 'SARTHAK-PDS' scheme for five years, from April 2026 to March 2031, with a central outlay of ₹25,530 crore. The scheme aims to provide assistance to State agencies for intra-State movement of food grains and modernization of the public distribution system.

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