Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
✓ Information verified — April 2026Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana is a food security scheme run by the Ministry of Finance to provide free food grains to poor and vulnerable families across India. The scheme distributes wheat and rice through the Public Distribution System (PDS) to ration card holders and families identified under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana. It aims to ensure that no one goes hungry during times of crisis or hardship.
What You Get
- Free food grains (wheat and rice) every month
- Distributed through your local ration shop
- Available to all priority households with valid ration cards
- No cost to beneficiaries
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Must have a valid ration card (Priority or Antyodaya category)
- Identified as poor or vulnerable household
- Migrants and temporary workers are included
- Applies to all Indian citizens meeting above criteria
Documents Needed
0/3 collected
- 1. Ration Card
- 2. Aadhaar Card
- 3. Proof of Residence
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Finance
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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