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Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
Launched 2000. Highly subsidised grain for the poorest families, now under NFSA. Amounts and rules change often; confirm on the official ministry por…
Atta Daal Scheme (Punjab)
Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department
Subsidised wheat and pulses for BPL families, reportedly expanded in 2025 with other free items. Amounts and rules change often; confirm on the official Punjab portal or at a Sewa Kendra before applying.
🎁 Benefits
- Reported atta at ₹2 per kg and dal at ₹20 per kg (later reports mention free dal, tea, sugar, oil and turmeric)
✅ Who can apply
- BPL / NFSA families of Punjab
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Punjab residence proof / ration card
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme (income, caste, age as applicable)
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the nearest Sewa Kendra / Seva Kendra, the concerned department or the official Punjab portal
- Keep Aadhaar, ration card and bank details ready
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