Food and Ration Schemes (Central Sector)
खाद्य और राशन • 1 Schemes Verified
Free foodgrains under PMGKAY, NFSA ration entitlements, and One Nation One Ration Card portability. Below is the complete table and detailed summaries of all active and landmark central schemes under this category, verified on 15 October 2026.
Master Table: Food and Ration Schemes
| # | Scheme Name | Key Financial Benefit | Target Beneficiary | Current Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Free Ration Yojana 2026: PMGKAY Till 2028, Ration Card, ONORC Also: free ration yojana, ration card | PHH: 5 kg foodgrains per person per month, free. | NFSA ration card holders: Priority Households (PHH) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families. About 81.35 crore people. | Active | Read Details → |
Scheme Profiles & Quick Facts
15. Free Ration Yojana 2026: PMGKAY Till 2028, Ration Card, ONORC
Ministry: Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public DistributionNote: Includes One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) portability. State helpline numbers vary.
What it gives: Free foodgrains every month to ration card holders under the National Food Security Act. You can take your ration from any ration shop in India.
Who is eligible: NFSA ration card holders: Priority Households (PHH) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families. About 81.35 crore people.