Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)

Central GovtCategory: Financial AssistanceMinistry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Provides 35 kg of foodgrains per family per month at subsidised rates of Rs. 2/kg wheat and Rs. 3/kg rice to poorest of poor families.

Eligibility criteria

  • Poorest of poor (AAY criteria)

How to apply

Application mode: offline

  1. Apply at District Food and Civil Supplies Office — Application registered
  2. Verification by SDM — AAY ration card issued
  3. Buy grains at subsidized rates from FPS — Monthly entitlement

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Income Certificate — Issued by Tehsildar (Recent)
  • Domicile Proof — State residence (Voter ID/utility bill)

Official source: https://nfsa.gov.in/#antyodaya-anna

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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