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West BengalSocial Welfare
Rajya Khadya Suraksha Yojana
Managed by: Food and Supplies Department (Directorate of Rationing)
About the Scheme
State-backed food security scheme that provides free or highly subsidized rice and wheat to families not covered under the central National Food Security Act (NFSA).
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •RKSY-I: 5 kg free foodgrains (rice/wheat) per head per month
- •RKSY-II: 1 kg foodgrains per head per month at highly subsidized rate (Rs. 2/kg for wheat, Rs. 3/kg for rice)
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age LimitsAll ages
Family Income CapLow income families not covered under central NFSA quotas
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must hold a Rajya Khadya Suraksha Ration Card (RKSY-I or RKSY-II)
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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Apply for new card or category shift on food.wb.gov.in
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Submit application at local Food Inspector office or during Duare Sarkar camp
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Poor families in West Bengal without active digital ration cards under NFSA
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Families already holding central AAY, PHH, or SPHH ration cards
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are RKSY ration card benefits free?
RKSY-I cards receive 100% free foodgrains, while RKSY-II cards pay a highly subsidized token cost.
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Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDirectorate of Rationing
SubcategoryFood Security
Launch Date2016
Target Beneficiarygeneral
Official Helpline1967 (Ration Helpdesk) / 1800-345-5505