Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
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States / UT: Gujarat
Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
Department: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department
Nodal department: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
Target beneficiaries: AAY Families, APL Families, BPL Families
Tags: Food Security, Public Distribution, Free Grains, AAY, BPL, APL, Government Scheme, India, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Welfare, Social Assistance
Details
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana is a scheme under the Public Distribution System that provides free food grains every month to two categories of families: Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families and priority households covered under the National Food Security Act, 2013. The scheme has been extended from January 2024 to December 2028, with an income limit of Rs. 2,40,000 as per the government resolution dated August 23, 2024.
Benefits
- - Free distribution of food grains every month
- Coverage for AAY and priority households
- Extended duration of the scheme until December 2028
- Free distribution of food grains every month
- Coverage for AAY and priority households
- Extended duration of the scheme until December 2028
Eligibility
Families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Above Poverty Line (APL), and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families can apply. There are no specific restrictions based on gender, profession, education, or social and economic standards.
Exclusions
No exclusions are listed for this scheme yet.
Application Process
Online
To apply, visit the following links:
- Department Link
- Application Online URL
Required documents include: - Aadhar Card
- Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
- Passport Size Photos
- Ration Card
- True Copy of Election Card
- True Copy of Electricity Bill
- True Copy of House Tax Bill
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status