National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana - Pink Ration Card) - Uttarakhand
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National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana - Pink Ration Card) - Uttarakhand in Uttarakhand
National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana - Pink Ration Card) - Uttarakhand is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana - Pink Ration Card) - Uttarakhand in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
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. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 35 kg of food grains and 1 kg of sugar per ration card at subsidized rates.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The beneficiary must belong to the Antyodaya category of the state.
The following families/persons are eligible under the Antyodaya category:
- Families in which any member is eligible for a disability pension and the total monthly family income is less than ₹4,000/-.
- BPL families.
- Individuals infected with HIV.
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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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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar cards of all family members |
| 2 | Recent passport-size photograph |
| 3 | Mobile phone number |
| 4 | Bank account details |
| 5 | Gas connection details |
| 6 | Voter ID card / PAN card |
| 7 | Income certificate |
| 8 | Electricity bill |
| 9 | Copy of the resolution passed in the Gram Panchayat's open meeting declaring the family under the Antyodaya category |
| 10 | Other supporting documents as required |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana - Pink Ration Card) - Uttarakhand in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana - Pink Ration Card) - Uttarakhand. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana - Pink Ration Card) - Uttarakhand in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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. <br>