PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) — Free Ration — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026

iAbout This Scheme

Scheme providing 5 kg of free food grains per person per month to all NFSA beneficiaries (over 81 crore people), extended permanently from 2024 under the National Food Security Act framework.

🎁Key Benefits

5 kg free rice or wheat per person per month
Covers all 81.35 crore NFSA beneficiaries
Extended permanently from January 2024
Distributed through Fair Price Shops (ration shops)

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
All holders of a valid NFSA ration card (PHH or AAY)
2
No separate application — automatic if NFSA ration card exists

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📝How to Apply

1

Ensure NFSA Ration Card

If you have a PHH or AAY ration card, you are automatically entitled.

2

Collect at Fair Price Shop

Visit your designated Fair Price Shop monthly to collect your free grains. Biometric/OTP verification required.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Is PMGKAY different from normal ration?

PMGKAY is now merged with the regular NFSA — all NFSA beneficiaries receive 5 kg/person/month free grain from January 2024 onwards.

PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) — Free Ration

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

Quick Info

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PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) — Free Ration

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

Quick Info

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