Schemes / Government of India
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) – free foodgrains under NFSA
Central schemeLow income / BPL
Free foodgrains for about 81 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act, extended for five years from 1 January 2024.
What you get
Free foodgrains through ration shops: 35 kg per month per Antyodaya Anna Yojana household and 5 kg per person per month for Priority Household ration cards. Rations can be drawn anywhere in India under One Nation One Ration Card.
Who can apply
- Households holding an NFSA ration card (Antyodaya Anna Yojana or Priority Household), as identified by the state
How to apply
- Apply for an NFSA ration card with your state food and civil supplies department (online portal or office)
- Collect rations at any fair price shop with Aadhaar-based biometric authentication
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar of family members
- Address proof
- Income certificate (as required by state)
Nodal authority: Department of Food and Public Distribution. Amounts and rules change — the official page is the final word.