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National Food Security Scheme Antyodaya Anna Yojana Pink Ration Card

Updated: August 11, 2026By Sarkari Yojana Team41 views
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हिन्दीमराठीবাংলাગુજરાતીதமிழ்తెలుగుಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംਪੰਜਾਬੀଓଡ଼ିଆঅসমীয়া

National Food Security Scheme Antyodaya Anna Yojana Pink Ration Card supports the poorest families in Uttarakhand by giving them subsidized food grains every month. Under this scheme, an eligible household gets 35 kg of food grains and 1 kg of sugar, and since 1 January 2023 the government distributes these grains free of cost to all ration card holders.

National Food Security Scheme Antyodaya Anna Yojana Pink Ration Card - Introduction

This scheme focuses on uplifting the poorest families in the state. An eligible family gets 35 kg of food grains and 1 kg of sugar per ration card at highly subsidized prices. The Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Government of Uttarakhand, manages this initiative under the National Food Security Act so that no one remains hungry.

Uttarakhand has now moved ration card services online through the Unified Ration Card Management System (URCMS) portal at uk.smartpds.nic.in. Eligible people can apply for a new Pink Ration Card, add or remove family members, and make corrections from home without visiting any government office. The application fee is just ₹5, one of the lowest in the country.

Key Information

Scheme Name National Food Security Scheme Antyodaya Anna Yojana Pink Ration Card
Level State
Beneficiary State Uttarakhand
Category Social welfare and Empowerment
Benefit Type In Kind
DBT Scheme No
Nodal Department Department of Food and Civil Supplies
Online Portal uk.smartpds.nic.in

Benefits

An eligible family receives 35 kg of food grains and 1 kg of sugar per month under this scheme. The following table explains the grain distribution and the current rates:

Item Quantity Rate
Wheat 13.30 kg Free (earlier ₹2.00 per kg)
Rice 21.70 kg Free (earlier ₹3.00 per kg)
Sugar 1 kg ₹13.50 per kg

As of 1 January 2023, the government distributes wheat and rice free of cost to all ration card holders under the National Food Security Act. This means the main food grains no longer carry any price for eligible families.

Eligibility

To benefit from this scheme, a person should meet the following criteria:

  1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
  2. The family should belong to the Antyodaya category recognized by the state.
  3. The eligible groups are listed below.

Eligible groups under the Antyodaya category include:

  • Families where a member receives a disability pension and the total family income is below ₹4,000 per month.
  • BPL families identified by the state government.
  • Individuals affected by HIV.

For example, if Ramesh, a resident of Uttarakhand, falls under the BPL category and meets the income guidelines, he can apply for the Pink Ration Card through the online portal.

Application Process

Uttarakhand has launched the Unified Ration Card Management System (URCMS) portal at uk.smartpds.nic.in. Through this portal, eligible people can apply for a new ration card, add or remove family members, and make corrections without visiting any office. The application fee is just ₹5.

STEP 1 - Open the official portal at uk.smartpds.nic.in on a computer or mobile phone.

STEP 2 - Register or sign in with the Aadhaar number of the head of the family using the OTP option.

STEP 3 - Choose the option to apply for a new ration card and select the Antyodaya category.

STEP 4 - Fill in the family details, upload the required documents, and pay the ₹5 application fee online.

STEP 5 - Submit the application and note the acknowledgement number to track the status. After verification, the card is delivered to the nearest Fair Price Shop.

For people who cannot apply online, the offline process is still available. A form can be filled free of cost at the District Supply Office for urban areas or at the Block Development Office for rural areas, and submitted with the required documents.

Documents

The following documents are required while applying for the Pink Ration Card:

  1. Aadhaar cards of every family member
  2. Recent passport-size photographs
  3. Mobile phone number
  4. Bank account details
  5. Address proof such as an electricity or water bill
  6. Voter ID or PAN card
  7. Income certificate
  8. Official resolution copy from the Gram Panchayat open meeting confirming the Antyodaya status

References

Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Uttarakhand

URCMS Online Ration Card Portal (uk.smartpds.nic.in)

NFSA Uttarakhand Ration Entitlement Portal

FAQ's

What benefits do you receive under this scheme?

An eligible family receives 35 kg of food grains (13.30 kg wheat and 21.70 kg rice) and 1 kg of sugar. Since 1 January 2023, wheat and rice are given free of cost.

Are these food grains provided free of cost today?

Yes, the government has provided wheat and rice free of cost to all ration card holders since 1 January 2023 under the National Food Security Act.

Who qualifies for the Antyodaya category in Uttarakhand?

Families belonging to the poorest sections of society, specifically identified by the state government, qualify for this support. This includes BPL families, families with a disabled member and low income, and people affected by HIV.

How do you apply for the Pink Ration Card online?

Open the URCMS portal at uk.smartpds.nic.in, sign in with the Aadhaar OTP of the head of the family, fill the application form, upload the documents, and pay the ₹5 fee online.

What is the application fee for a new ration card?

The application fee is ₹5, which is one of the lowest in the country.

When will you get a new Antyodaya ration card?

The authorities issue new cards after verifying the application and documents. The card is delivered to the nearest Fair Price Shop once the verification is complete.

What is the process to remove a name from the list?

Inform the District Supply Officer about the change in status. Following an inspection and verification, the department removes the name from the records.

Related Latest Updates

12 Oct, 2026, 2:21 AM Maharashtra govt orders enrolment of uncovered families in NFSA across 265 drought-hit talukas

Maharashtra state government has told officials in 265 drought-hit talukas to bring eligible families outside the National Food Security Act (NFSA) net into the scheme and give them free foodgrains. Vidarbha has 95 of these talukas, and the list may grow soon.

A government resolution (GR) from the food, civil supplies and consumer protection department says any person in a drought-hit taluka who is not covered under NFSA but wants free foodgrains must be included under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana or the priority household category. This has to be done within the set income criteria and documentation requirements.

The GR also tells officials to account for the ration cards cancelled in each district under Mission Sudhar while giving cards to eligible people in drought-hit areas.

To make sure that moving for work or water does not affect foodgrain access, the department has stressed strict implementation of ration portability under the One Nation One Ration Card service. Farm labourers and other residents of drought-hit talukas who move to cities, semi-urban areas or nearby places can get their entitled foodgrains from any nearby fair price shop, not just the shop linked to their ration card.

Distribution will happen through e-PoS machines after biometric verification. Details of eligible people are available on the AePDS system. Officials have been told to personally check that migration does not leave any eligible family without foodgrains. They must also take steps to make sure distribution is timely and uninterrupted within the targets set by Centre under NFSA.

The GR also tells authorities to make sure regular payments of direct benefit transfers (DBT) go to eligible people under the above-poverty-line (APL) scheme and plan ahead to finish the lifting and distribution of NFSA foodgrains within the set period. Officials have also been asked to stop black marketing, illegal hoarding and other wrong practices in foodgrain distribution.

1 Oct, 2026, 12:08 AM J&K waives school fees for AAY students in Classes IX-XII

Jammu and Kashmir Government has waived all fees for students from Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families studying in Classes IX to XII in government schools. The School Education Department issued Government Order No. 263-JK(Edu) of 2026 on July 8, 2026, providing for a full fee waiver for AAY students across government schools in Jammu and Kashmir.

The details were provided in response to an Unstarred Assembly question, D.No. 1/6/64, tabled by Ramgarh MLA Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal. However, the Government said any reduction or waiver of application or examination fees for students belonging to economically weaker sections more broadly remains an administrative matter.

On career guidance, the Government said structured counselling is being provided to students in Classes IX to XII in government schools under the Samagra Shiksha framework. For the current financial year, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has approved coverage of 2,241 high and higher secondary schools in Jammu and Kashmir, with a financial allocation of Rs 112.05 lakh for the activity.

The programme is intended to help students make informed choices about higher education, professional courses, scholarships and employment pathways based on their aptitude, interests and talents.

On school upgradation, the department said it was contemplating a proposal to upgrade high schools, particularly those in rural and far-flung areas, into higher secondary K-12 schools in view of limited access to senior secondary education. The proposed exercise would cover schools currently having Classes I to X and is expected to focus on areas where such upgrades could improve access to higher secondary education.

However, the Government clarified that there is currently no immediate proposal to upgrade primary schools into middle schools or middle schools into high schools. It said demands for school upgradation, including those from Ramgarh constituency in Samba district, would be examined in phases, subject to availability of budgetary provisions and other applicable norms.

24 Sep, 2026, 6:10 PM Jammu and Kashmir approves six free annual LPG refills for AAY families

Jammu and Kashmir government approved a scheme giving six free domestic LPG refills every year to families covered under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY). Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Satish Sharma confirmed the approval and said official implementation orders will be out soon.

Implementation details

Scheme payments will work through an Aadhaar-enabled DBT system. The government will deposit the money directly into bank accounts of eligible families. Officials are now setting the final rules for this process, which will follow a subsidy system much like Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

24 Sep, 2026, 6:09 PM Jammu and Kashmir approves six free LPG cylinders annually for Antyodaya Anna Yojana families

Jammu and Kashmir government approved a scheme to give six free LPG cylinders every year to families registered under Antyodaya Anna Yojana. Satish Sharma, minister for food, civil supplies and consumer affairs, shared this approval in the legislative assembly on 24 September 2026.

Government will share more details on how to apply for this scheme soon.

24 Sep, 2026, 1:03 PM Jammu and Kashmir approves six free LPG cylinders annually for AAY families

Jammu and Kashmir government approved a scheme to give six free LPG cylinders every year to families under Antyodaya Anna Yojana. Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, announced this in the Legislative Assembly on 24 September 2026.

Eligibility

Only families under Antyodaya Anna Yojana get this benefit. Other households are not included. This scheme adds to the clean cooking fuel support already given under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

22 Sep, 2026, 9:03 AM Antyodaya Anna Yojana covers 8.79 lakh beneficiaries in Jammu and Kashmir

On January 1, 2025, 8,79,112 eligible people are covered under Antyodaya Anna Yojana in Jammu and Kashmir. Government officials announced a plan to provide 6 free domestic LPG cylinder refills every year to these families.

The subsidy amount goes directly into the bank accounts of eligible families through Aadhaar enabled DBT. The government is now looking into how to roll this out and what it will cost.