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Maharashtra
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Annapurna Yojana Maharashtra
Provides free food grains to senior citizens of Maharashtra who are not covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
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Annapurna Yojana in Maharashtra provides free food grains to eligible senior citizens who are not covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) / Priority Household ration system, so that no elderly person goes without food.
Key Features
- Free food grain entitlement to senior citizens left out of NFSA
- Implemented through the state Food & Civil Supplies / Social Justice machinery
- Converges with other old-age welfare measures
Objective
To ensure food security for destitute and uncovered senior citizens in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senior citizens (generally aged 65 years and above) of Maharashtra who are not covered under NFSA / Priority Household ration cards and who meet the income and residency criteria notified by the department.
Free monthly food grain entitlement (quantity as per official notification) for eligible senior citizens not covered under NFSA.
1. Approach the local rationing / supply office or Talathi / Gram Panchayat
2. Submit age and non-NFSA coverage proof
3. Verification by the department
4. Name included in the Annapurna beneficiary list
5. Collect free food grains from the designated Fair Price Shop
2. Submit age and non-NFSA coverage proof
3. Verification by the department
4. Name included in the Annapurna beneficiary list
5. Collect free food grains from the designated Fair Price Shop
Aadhaar Card, age proof, residence proof, non-NFSA / ration card status, bank account details.
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