Nagaland launches General Household Scheme for 1,21,238 households

Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Nagaland started the General Household (GHH) Scheme on October 14, 2026. This scheme gives food grain support to households not covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.

Eligibility: Households should earn ₹2.5 lakh or more annually. Applicants must be from Nagaland or bona fide citizens of India. Non-indigenous residents need a self-declaration certificate. Beneficiaries must not hold any active Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Priority Household (PHH), or other Public Distribution System ration cards.

Benefits: Every eligible beneficiary receives five kilograms of rice monthly at a subsidised rate, based on payment. Distribution occurs through verified Fair Price Shops (FPS) in urban and rural areas.

Implementation Status: 1,21,238 beneficiaries identified in the first phase. 26,982 GHH ration cards generated so far, covering 1,19,401 units with a total food grain allocation of 5,97,455 kilograms.