PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

About the Scheme

PMGKAY provides free foodgrains to all NFSA beneficiaries (80 crore people) at 5 kg per person per month. The scheme was launched during COVID-19 and has been extended. From January 2024, the scheme provides free foodgrains under NFSA for one year. Wheat at ₹0/kg and Rice at ₹0/kg for AAY and PHH beneficiaries.

Benefits

• 5 kg free foodgrains per person per month
• Coverage of 80 crore beneficiaries
• Free wheat and rice under NFSA
• No cost to beneficiary

Eligibility Criteria

• 1Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders
• 2Priority Households (PHH) under NFSA

Documents Required