National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana - Pink Ration Card) - Uttarakhand

Description
The scheme “National Food Security Scheme Antyodaya Anna Yojana – Pink Ration Card ” is implemented by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to ensure food security for the poorest and most vulnerable families by providing them with subsidized food grains under the Antyodaya category in the state.

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Benefits
• Under the scheme, each Pink Ration Card holder receives 35 kg of food grains (13.30 kg of wheat at ₹2.00 per kg and 21.70 kg of rice at ₹3.00 per kg) along with 1 kg of sugar at ₹13.50 per kg.
• At present, from 1 January 2023, food grains are being distributed free of cost to all ration card holders in the state.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The beneficiary must belong to the Antyodaya category of the state.
3. The following families/persons are eligible under the Antyodaya category:
4. - Families in which any member is eligible for a disability pension and the total monthly family income is less than ₹4,000/-.
5. - BPL families.
6. - Individuals infected with HIV.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar cards of all family members
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Mobile phone number
• Bank account details
• Gas connection details
• Voter ID card / PAN card
• Income certificate
• Electricity bill
• Copy of the resolution passed in the Gram Panchayat's open meeting declaring the family under the Antyodaya category
• Other supporting documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What benefits are provided under the scheme?
A: Each ration card holder receives 35 kg of food grains (13.30 kg wheat and 21.70 kg rice) and 1 kg of sugar at subsidized rates.
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Q: Are the food grains provided free of cost?
A: Yes, from 1 January 2023, food grains are distributed free of cost to all ration card holders.
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Q: Who is eligible for the Antyodaya category in Uttarakhand?
A: Families belonging to the poorest section of society, as identified by the state government, are eligible.
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Q: Are BPL families covered under this scheme?
A: Yes, all BPL families are eligible under the Antyodaya category.
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Q: How can a beneficiary apply for inclusion under the Antyodaya category?
A: The applicant must obtain an application from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer or District Supply Officer and submit required documents.
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Q: When is a new Antyodaya ration card issued?
A: A new card is issued only when a vacancy arises within the district quota.
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Q: What is the process for removing a name from the Antyodaya category?
A: The individual must inform the District Supply Officer. After verification and confirmation, the name is removed.
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