> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsanek.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: free ration of 5 kg grain per person and how to check your eligibility - URL: https://newsanek.com/pm-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana/ - Published: 2026-11-07T04:32:45.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-07T14:20:22.000Z - Description: PMGKAY gives free ration to poor families holding priority or Antyodaya ration cards. It is now extended till December 2028. Here is who qualifies and how to collect your share. - Author: Kumar Ujjwal - Tags: Govt Schemes, #scheme-food, #scheme-for-poor, #scheme-all-india Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check. __At a glance__ | Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) | | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Ministry or Department | Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Govt of India | | Benefit | 5 kg rice or wheat per person per month, free, plus 1 kg dal per family (as per the scheme) | | Who can apply | Families holding Antyodaya (AAY) or Priority Household (PHH) ration cards | | How it is given | Through the Public Distribution System (ration shops), and in some places as a digital benefit | | Apply at | Your state food or civil supplies department, or your local ration office | | Cost to apply | Free | ### Key points - Free rice or wheat, 5 kg per person every month, for ration card families. - Antyodaya families get 35 kg of grain per household every month under the food security law. - The scheme is extended to December 2028 for both AAY and priority households. - You need a valid ration card, and it must be linked with Aadhaar. ## So what exactly does a family get for free? Every priority household gets 5 kg of free food grain per person every month. You can choose rice or wheat, as per your local preference. Along with this, each family holding a ration card gets 1 kg of dal, as per the scheme. Antyodaya families get a larger share. They are entitled to 35 kg of grain per household every month. The scheme is now extended till December 2028\. The Centre says this covers about 813 million people. PMGKAY free ration at a glance **5 kg**Free grain per person (priority households) **35 kg**Grain per household (Antyodaya families) **813 million**People covered by the scheme **December 2028**Scheme extended till Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report ## Who can get this free ration, and who cannot? The main rule is simple. You must hold a valid ration card, either Antyodaya or Priority Household. The families are identified by the state food department, using the National Food Security Act, 2013. Families who do not hold a ration card cannot get this benefit. Being poor alone is not enough without the card. Your ration card has to be active and linked with Aadhaar. Check with your state office if you are unsure about your category. ## What documents should you keep ready? Keep your ration card ready. This is the main document for this scheme. Keep your Aadhaar card, and make sure the family members are linked to the ration card. Keep a mobile number that is linked with your Aadhaar, for OTP and updates. ## How do you collect your free ration? Go to your assigned fair price shop, also called a ration shop, with your ration card. The dealer will verify your identity, usually through Aadhaar authentication or a fingerprint. Then the dealer gives you your share of grain and dal, as per your card entitlement. In some places, like Chandigarh, the benefit now comes as a digital subsidy. You buy grain from empanelled merchants by scanning a QR code. ## What should you do if your ration is stuck or missing? First, check with your ration shop dealer, and ask for the entry in your ration card record. If the problem continues, contact your state food or civil supplies department office. Many states also run helplines and grievance portals. Look up your state's food department website for the correct number. Never pay any agent or middleman to get your ration. Government ration is free of cost. ## Where can you check the latest details? For the current rules and the latest updates, visit the official NFSA portal at nfsa.gov.in. Details like grain quantity, dal, and rules can change. Always confirm the current figures on the official site or with your state food office. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is PMGKAY free for everyone? It is free for families who hold Antyodaya or Priority Household ration cards. It is not for everyone in India. ### How long is the scheme valid? The Central government has decided to continue free food grains under PMGKAY till December 2028. ### How much grain do I get per month? Priority households get 5 kg per person every month. Antyodaya families get 35 kg per household every month. ### Can I get my ration without Aadhaar? Aadhaar linking is generally required now. Check with your ration shop or state food office for the exact process in your state. ### Who do I contact for problems? First contact your ration shop dealer. Then reach your state food or civil supplies department office. ### Official links - [Official website](https://nfsa.gov.in/?ref=newsanek.com) This guide is based on official scheme rules. Rules and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply. News Anek is not a government website.