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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…
Khadya Sathi
Food & Supplies Department
Launched 2016. Highly subsidised or free monthly rice and wheat through ration shops for most families in the state. Reported to have been started under the previous state government; after the May 2026 change of government check whether it continues, is renamed or is replaced.
🎁 Benefits
- Monthly foodgrain entitlement through the public distribution system
✅ Who can apply
- Ration-card holders in West Bengal (Khadya Sathi / NFSA lists)
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- West Bengal residence proof
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the concerned department, block / municipality office or the e-District / Duare Sarkar facilities
- Check the official West Bengal portal for the current process
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PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)
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