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State Government Scheme

Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People

In this scheme, 10 kg of free rice is supplied to poor people through fair-price shops during natural calamities and on two important festive occasions every year. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry.

Below Poverty Line
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Puducherry
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People Scheme

The scheme “Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide 10 kg of free rice through fair-price shops during natural calamities and on two important festive occasions every year. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH.

Benefits

10 kg of free rice is supplied through fair-price shops during natural calamities and on two important festive occasions every year.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  • The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
  • The applicant should belong to the 'Below Poverty Line' category.

How to Apply for Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People

Application mode: Offline

No separate application is required. As a part of the proactive governance and timely benefits delivery, the beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH. The supply will be made to the holders of red ration card who have registered with the area Anganwadi.

Exclusions

Fishermen are not eligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People scheme?

The scheme “Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide 10 kg of free rice through fair-price shops during natural calamities and on two important festive occasions every year. T…

Who is eligible for Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People?

The applicant should be a citizen of India. The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years. The applicant should belong to the &39;Below Poverty Line&39; category.

What benefits does Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People provide?

kg of free rice is supplied through fair-price shops during natural calamities and on two important festive occasions every year.

How can I apply for Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People?

No separate application is required. As a part of the proactive governance and timely benefits delivery, the beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH. The supply will be…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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