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is a Government of India programme launched in 2000 that aims at ensuring food security.

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PMGY

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SGRY

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MGNREGA

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AAY

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The correct option is D AAY
The Government of India ensured food security through the Antyodaya Anna Yojna or the AAY in 2000. The scheme identified poor families and provided them with food grains at subsidised prices.

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