Annapurna Bhandar Yojana
Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept., Odisha
📋 Scheme Overview
Annapurna Bhandar is Odisha's flagship food security initiative providing subsidised essential food grains and commodities to BPL and eligible families through a network of retail Annapurna Bhandar outlets across the state.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- BPL (Below Poverty Line) ration card holders
- AAY (Antodaya Anna Yojana) cardholders
- SFSS (State Food Security Scheme) beneficiaries
- Priority Household (PHH) ration card holders
🎁 Benefits & Features
- Subsidised rice at ₹1/kg under NFSA
- Access to pulses, edible oil, and sugar at subsidised rates
- Transparent digital distribution via e-PoS machines
- Home delivery in tribal and remote areas
📝 How to Apply — Step by Step
- Visit nearest Annapurna Bhandar outlet or ration shop
- Present your ration card for enrollment
- Link Aadhaar for biometric authentication (eKYC)
- For new ration card, visit Block Development Office
- Track status at foododisha.in
📄 Documents Required
- 📎Valid ration card (BPL/AAY/SFSS/PHH)
- 📎Aadhaar card of all family members
- 📎Residence proof (for new applications)
- 📎Caste certificate (if applicable)
Ready to Apply?
🏛 Visit Official Portal ↗ Visit the official portal to begin your application.