Antyodaya Anna Yojana helps India’s poorest families who struggle to buy basic food supplies. This scheme was created with the poorest families in mind, specifically those living below the poverty line (BPL). In this article, you will know more about the Antyodaya Anna Scheme, who can get benefit, how to apply online, eligibility criteria, and how to check your application status and beneficiary list.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana
Ration is being provided to families belonging to the poor class through Antyodaya Anna Yojana. They can buy up to 35 kg of ration every month, which includes 20 kg wheat and 15 kg rice. It provides rice and wheat at highly subsidised rates – ₹3 per kg for rice and ₹2 per kg for wheat. The scheme initially targeted one crore families, transferring the entire food subsidy directly to beneficiaries.
Documents Needed for Antyodaya Anna Scheme
- The applicant should live below the poverty line.
- Selected by authorities to get an Antyodaya ration card.
- Aadhaar Card
- Proof of residence
- Identity proof
- Income certificate from the concerned Patwari
- Self-declaration stating the applicant doesn’t hold any other ration card.
- Mobile number
- Passport size photo
How to Apply for Antyodaya Anna Yojana
If you want to benefit from Antyodaya Anna Scheme, you can apply on the official website or through your local food supply department.
- Go to your nearest State/Local Food and Civil Supplies Department office.
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) application form or download it from your state’s official ration card/FPS portal (if available).
- Fill the Application Form with personal details like name, address, income, and mobile number. Attach all required documents and submit the form to the department
- The department will verify your documents and income details.
- You can check your application status online (state food supply website) or by visiting the department office.
- If approved, your name will be added to the Antyodaya Anna Yojana beneficiary list.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana, a government scheme providing highly subsidized food grains to the poorest families in India.​ The initiative not only addresses immediate hunger but also provides long-term food security.