The Gini index is projected to rise to 36.1 amid inflation and job losses

Number of subsidised rice recipients to go up to 55 lakh in FY26; distribution extended to six months

FY25 food distribution under safety nets fell due to absence of local representatives

SOURCE: FINANCE MINISTRY

WB says extreme poverty to hit 9.3 % in 2025, pushing 30 lakh more below the poverty line

Govt imported 7.09 lakh tonnes of rice this year, which may rise to 9 lakh tonnes in FY26

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