In which of the following years was the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) launched?
(A) 2000
(B) 2002
(C) 2004
(D) 2006
Question Asked : SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Exam 2017
Explanation : Antyodaya Anna Yojana was launched by the NDA government under Atal Behari Vajpayee on 25 December, 2000. It aimed to provide highly subsidised food to millions of the poorest families. Under it, 25 of food grains were made available to each eligible family at a highly subsidized rate of Rs. 2 per kg for wheat and Rs.3 per kg for rice.
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