Annapurna Yojana Rajasthan 2026: Free Ration Kit Eligibility & List

अन्नपूर्णा योजना राजस्थान 2026: मुफ्त राशन किट की पूरी जानकारी

Quick facts: Free monthly ration kit to NFSA-eligible families in Rajasthan · 7-8 essential items per kit · distributed through Fair Price Shops (FPS) · eligibility auto-derived from ration card · portal food.rajasthan.gov.in.

The Annapurna Yojana (often also referred to as Free Annapurna Food Packet Scheme) is Rajasthan’s initiative to supplement the central NFSA foodgrain allocation with a monthly kit of essential kitchen items. The scheme targets approximately 1.06 crore ration-card-holding families in the state — covering BPL, Antyodaya, and priority household categories. Unlike one-time cash schemes, Annapurna is a recurring in-kind benefit designed to reduce the monthly household grocery bill.

क्या-क्या मिलता है — What’s in the Monthly Kit

The exact contents may vary slightly between districts and months based on local procurement, but typically include:

Besan (gram flour): 1 kg
Refined edible oil: 1 litre
Sugar: 1 kg
Salt: 1 kg
Chilli powder: 100 grams
Coriander powder: 100 grams
Turmeric: 50 grams

This kit complements the 5 kg per-person free foodgrain (wheat/rice) each NFSA beneficiary already receives under the central PMGKAY programme. Together, the two cover a significant share of a poor family’s monthly kitchen needs.

पात्रता — Who Qualifies

Eligible

Families holding a valid NFSA ration card in Rajasthan — covering:
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households
Below Poverty Line (BPL) households
Priority Household (PHH) listed under NFSA
Active card status — card must be in active, not suspended/cancelled, state
Family must regularly collect their NFSA foodgrain (non-collection for 3+ months may trigger deactivation)

Not eligible

APL (Above Poverty Line) and Non-NFSA cardholders
Families whose ration cards are suspended for any reason (duplicate enrollment, address mismatch, bank mismatch)
Non-residents of Rajasthan

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़ — Documents

If your NFSA card is already active, you don’t need to submit fresh documents — Annapurna enrollment is automatic. However, if your card needs updating:

Ration card (original + copy)
Aadhaar card (for all family members)
Residence proof / domicile of Rajasthan
Bank passbook (if linking for DBT under separate schemes)

Visit your District Food & Supplies Officer (DSO) or your Gram Panchayat for any card updates.

लाभ कैसे पाएं — How to Collect Your Kit

The kit is distributed through the Fair Price Shop (FPS) / Ration Dukan that is linked to your ration card.

Carry your ration card + Aadhaar to your linked FPS during the monthly distribution window
Biometric verification (fingerprint or Aadhaar OTP) confirms your identity through ePoS
FPS dealer issues the kit
No cash is payable — it’s entirely free
Ask for a receipt or SMS confirmation of the transaction (the system automatically sends one)

Distribution window: typically first 10-15 days of each month; exact dates announced by your FPS and at food.rajasthan.gov.in.

स्थिति और लिस्ट कैसे चेक करें — Check Status and Beneficiary List

Open https://food.rajasthan.gov.in
Click “Important Public Reports” / “Ration Card Holder Beneficiary Detail”
Select your District → Block / Ward → Gram Panchayat / Village
Search by ration card number or beneficiary name
View your family’s NFSA status, Annapurna kit distribution log, and linked FPS

For the Annapurna tracking dashboard, look under “Annapurna Yojana Status” / “अन्नपूर्णा योजना स्थिति” section — shows which months your family collected the kit.

If you were eligible but didn’t receive a kit

First verify that your ration card is active and linked to a working FPS
Check if you collected your regular NFSA foodgrain that month — if not, Annapurna is usually paused
Raise a grievance with your FPS dealer first; escalate to DSO if unresolved
For persistent issues, use the Rajasthan Sampark grievance portal (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in)

हेल्पलाइन — Official Helpline

Service	Number
Rajasthan Food & Civil Supplies	1800-180-6127
Rajasthan Sampark	181
DSO (District)	Check district collectorate website
Email	secy-food[at]rajasthan.gov.in

FAQ — Common Questions

I have an APL card — am I eligible? No. Annapurna is only for NFSA beneficiaries — Antyodaya, BPL, and Priority Household categories. APL cardholders are not eligible for the free ration kit.

I moved within Rajasthan — do I need to re-apply? No, but update your ration card address at the new DSO office and re-link to your nearest FPS. Once the new FPS is linked in the ePoS system, Annapurna distribution continues automatically.

My card is suspended — how do I reactivate for Annapurna? Visit your DSO with the reason your card was flagged (usually address mismatch, Aadhaar mismatch, or duplicate enrollment). Resolve the flag, reactivate the card, and Annapurna kits resume the next month.

Can I collect the kit from any FPS in the state? Yes — under One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC), you can use your card at any FPS in Rajasthan (and in most states). However, your linked FPS is typically the fastest.

Is there a cap on how many months in a year I can receive the kit? Annapurna is designed as a monthly benefit — eligible for up to 12 kits per year per family, assuming you continue to meet NFSA conditions (collect your regular foodgrain, keep card active).

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Last verified: 20 April 2026. Official source: https://food.rajasthan.gov.in