Salt Distribution Scheme Jharkhand
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Salt Distribution Scheme in Jharkhand, run by the Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, provides subsidized salt to poor and vulnerable families. This scheme ensures that essential food items like salt are affordable and accessible to those who need them most. It targets cardholders under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and related programs.
What You Get
- Salt provided at subsidized rates instead of market prices
- Affordable access to essential food item for poor families
- Available to AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) cardholders
- Available to PHH (Priority Household) cardholders
- Available to Green Ration Cardholders
- Helps reduce household food expenses for vulnerable groups
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: Jharkhand residents only
- Must be an AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) cardholder, OR
- Must be a PHH (Priority Household) cardholder, OR
- Must be a Green Ration Cardholder
- Must be a resident of Jharkhand state
- Must have an active ration card under NFSA
Documents Needed
0/4 collected
- 1. Ration Card
- 2. Proof of Residency
- 3. Aadhar Card
- 4. Bank Passbook
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
- Jharkhand
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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