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All StatesSocial WelfareCentral Scheme
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Managed by: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Food and Public Distribution)
About the Scheme
Central food security welfare scheme providing free foodgrains to approximately 80 crore NFSA beneficiaries across India to ensure nutrition support.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Free supply of 5 kg foodgrains (rice/wheat) per person per month to all PHH cardholders
- •Free supply of 35 kg foodgrains per family per month to AAY cardholders
- •Disbursed through fair price shops (ration depots) under One Nation One Ration Card
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyCitizen of India
Age LimitsAll ages
Family Income CapMust belong to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) or Priority Households (PHH) category
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must hold a valid digital ration card mapped under the National Food Security Act (NFSA)
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Check card status on state food portals
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Disbursement is automatic at local ration depots upon biometrical validation
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Poor and vulnerable families in India seeking free food security support
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Non-NFSA ration card holders
- ✗High-income families
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is PMGKAY free foodgrain scheme extended?
Yes, the Central Government has extended the free foodgrain scheme under PMGKAY through December 2028.
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Scheme Details
State / CentralCentral Government
AuthorityDepartment of Food and Public Distribution
SubcategoryFood Security
Launch DateMarch 2020
Target Beneficiarygeneral
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