Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People
✓ Information verified — June 2026In this scheme, 10 kg of free rice is supplied to poor people through fair-price shops during natural calamities and on two important festive occasions every year. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry.
What You Get
- 10 kg of free rice per household
- Distributed during natural calamities and emergencies
- Rice supplied twice yearly on important festivals
- Access through authorized fair-price shops
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Identified as poor or below poverty line (BPL)
- Permanent resident of Puducherry
- Verified by Civil Supplies Department records
- Income below state-defined poverty threshold
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Ration Card
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Proof of Residence
- 5. BPL Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/fsrppRelated Schemes
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