Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana provides free food grains to economically disadvantaged households.
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive 5 kg of free food grains each month, in addition to the subsidized rations provided under the National Food Security Act.
Who can apply
- For: landless agriculture labourer, marginal farmer, rural artisan, daily wage worker
- poor household
- no government employee in family
Eligible applicants include landless agricultural laborers, marginal farmers, rural artisans, and daily wage workers. Households must not have any government employees and should be classified as poor.
How to apply
To apply, individuals must visit their nearest Fair Price Shop with the required documents.
- Visit the nearest Fair Price Shop with your Ration Card.
- Provide your Ration Card number or Aadhaar number to the dealer.
- If necessary, complete Aadhaar authentication using your fingerprint or iris scan.
Documents required
- Ration Card
- Aadhar Card (if seeded with Ration Card)
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Eligibility includes all ration cardholders under the National Food Security Act, particularly those from poor households.
How can I check if I am an NFSA beneficiary?
You can verify your status by visiting the official NFSA website and checking the relevant state portal.
What documents are required to avail the scheme?
Applicants need to present a Ration Card and an Aadhaar Card, if it is linked to the Ration Card.
Is there an application process for this scheme?
There is no formal application process; interested individuals should directly visit a Fair Price Shop.
What types of food grains are provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides 5 kg of food grains, which may include rice or wheat, depending on the state.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.