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Sona Sobaran Dhoti Saree Distribution Scheme

The "Sona Sobaran Dhoti Saree Distribution Scheme" by the Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, provides one dhoti/lungi and one saree at a subsidized rate to NFSA and JSFSS beneficiaries to ensure clothing accessibility for low-income families

State In Kind

States / UT: Jharkhand

Nodal department: Food, Public Distribution and Consumer affairs Department

Scheme for: Family

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Food Security / Public Distribution System

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Clothes, Saree, Subsidized Rate

Details

The "Sona Sobaran Dhoti Saree Distribution Scheme" by the Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, aims to provide essential clothing to eligible households. Through this scheme, one dhoti/lungi and one saree are offered at a subsidized rate to families covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, and the Jharkhand State Food Security Scheme (JSFSS).

Benefits

  • 1. One dhoti or lungi and one saree are provided to eligible families. 1. Items are distributed at subsidized rates to ensure affordability. 1. Benefits are provided annually to NFSA and JSFSS beneficiaries
  1. One dhoti or lungi and one saree are provided to eligible families.
  2. Items are distributed at subsidized rates to ensure affordability.
  3. Benefits are provided annually to NFSA and JSFSS beneficiaries.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.
  2. The applicant should have a valid Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) or Priority Household (PHH) card under NFSA, 2013.
  3. Green Card holders under the Jharkhand State Food Security Scheme (JSFSS) are eligible.
  4. The applicant must possess or apply for an Aadhaar number.

Application Process

Offline

  • Visit the nearest distribution center or designated enrollment center with the required documents.
  • If Aadhaar is not available, apply for Aadhaar enrollment at an authorized center.
  • Submit the Aadhaar number or Aadhaar Enrolment Identification Slip during registration.
  • Verify the eligibility and documents with the designated officer.
  • Collect the clothes from the distribution center as per the schedule.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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