Sarkari Yojana
Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People
About Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People
The Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, introduced “Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People” to hand out 10 kg of rice free of cost through fair-price shops at times of natural calamity and on two major festive occasions each year. Beneficiaries are picked using data from Puducherry’s Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, matched through the cross-referencing feature in UDH.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be Indian citizens
Applicants must be Indian citizens.
Applicants must be natives of the Union Territory…
Applicants must be natives of the Union Territory of Pondicherry, either by birth or through continuous residence of 5 years or more.
Applicants must fall in the 'Below Poverty Line'…
Applicants must fall in the 'Below Poverty Line' category.
Benefits Provided
Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Eligible households get 10 kg of rice without…
Eligible households get 10 kg of rice without charge from fair-price shops whenever natural calamities strike and on two key festive occasions each year.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A Below Poverty Line (BPL) ration card issued…
A Below Poverty Line (BPL) ration card issued by the Civil Supplies Department, Pondicherry.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
No separate application is required. Under its approach of proactive governance and prompt delivery of benefits, the department selects beneficiaries from the records of Puducherry's Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, using UDH's cross-referencing function. Rice is supplied to red ration card holders who are registered with their local Anganwadi.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
Fishermen are not eligible.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.