Launched on 02-10-2013 by the Food and Civil Supplies Department of Rajasthan, the Rashtriya Khadya Suraksha Yojana aims to provide adequate quality food grains at reasonable prices to ensure a dignified life for the people. The scheme is designed to cover 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population through the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), which benefits about two-thirds of the population by providing subsidized food grains.
Benefits
- For Antyodaya Families:
Each family is provided with 35 kg of wheat. - For Other Eligible Beneficiaries:
Each unit receives 5 kg of wheat per month. - Subsidized Rates:
- Antyodaya and BPL ration card holders can purchase wheat at ₹1 per kg.
- Other eligible families, categorized as Priority Households, receive wheat at ₹2 per kg per month.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan.
- The applicant must belong to an Antyodaya, BPL, or Annapurna family.
- The applicant must possess a valid ration card.
Application Process
Offline
- Download the Application Form:
- The application form is available on page 4 of the official document.
- Review Guidelines:
- Carefully read all instructions or guidelines provided with the form.
- Gather Information and Documents:
- Required documents include:
- Ration Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Bhamashah Card
- Cast Certificate
- BPL Card (if applicable)
- Affidavit (available in the form on page 6)
- Required documents include:
- Make a Copy:
- Make a copy of the completed form for your records before submission.
- Submit the Form:
- Submit the form to the concerned Appellate Officer (Sub Division/District Logistics Officer).
- Verification:
- The Appellate Officer will scrutinize the application and, if complete and correct, add the applicant’s name to the food security list. If any discrepancies or doubts arise, clarification will be sought before processing.
- Final Order:
- The Appellate Officer issues an appeal order with a computer-generated digitized signature, automatically updating the online food security list.
Documents Required
- Ration Card.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Bhamashah Card.
- Cast Certificate.
- BPL Card (if applicable).
- Affidavit (available on page 6 of the document).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can an interested applicant obtain the application form for the scheme?
The form can be obtained from the concerned Appellate Officer at the Sub Division or District Logistics Office. - Is self-attestation required for attaching documents with the application?
Yes, copies of all mandatory documents must be self-attested. - How can an applicant request a receipt or acknowledgment for the submitted application?
Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority at the time of submission. Ensure the receipt contains the submission date, time, and a unique identification number. - Are there any specific locations where the application forms are available?
The application form is available at the office of the Appellate Officer (Sub Division/District Logistics Officer) as specified. - What steps should an interested applicant follow to apply for the scheme?
Download the form, review instructions, gather required documents, complete the form, make a copy, and submit the form to the concerned authority. - What benefits are available under this scheme?
The scheme provides subsidized food security by offering wheat at ₹1 per kg for Antyodaya/BPL families and at ₹2 per kg for Priority Households, along with specific quantities provided to different beneficiary groups.