Karnataka government has started a new Anna Bhagya Yojana 2024 to provide food grains to poor people. In the new anna bhagya scheme, govt. aims to provide additional 5 kg rice per person per month for those belonging to BPL families. The state govt. will provide subsidized food grains to ensure food security and reduce hunger among economically weaker (vulnerable) sections of society.
The poor people gets 5 kg rice under National Food Security Act (NFSA). Now the state govt. will provide an additional 5 kg rice to BPL ration card holders under free rice distribution scheme. Thus, each beneficiary of Anna Bhagya Yojana would get 10 kg free rice every month.
Annabhagya Amount DBT Status in Karnataka Budget 2024-25
On 16th Feb 2024, Finance Minister presented Karnataka Budget 2024-25 in which FM said "With a vision of creating a hunger free Karnataka, our Government in the previous year introduced the Annabhagya scheme under which free foodgrains were distributed to the people of the State. As promised in our Guarantees, we have taken a policy decision to provide an additional five kilos foodgrain soon after coming to power. Owing to non-cooperation by the Central Government in procurement of rice, our Government had to come up with innovative alternative to make a direct cash transfer to the people in lieu of rice. We have shown our commitment by paying Rs. 170 per month at the rate of Rs. 34 per kg of rice through DBT to the beneficiaries. As on today, Rs. 4595 crore is transferred to 4.02 crore beneficiaries".
FM also said that through the 5 Guarantee schemes of Shakti, Gruhajyoti, Gruha Lakshmi, Yuvanidhi and Annabhagya, we are putting Rs. 52,000 crore in the hands of crore of people during 2024-25. An average of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 55,000 is transferred to each family every year through Guarantee schemes.
Karnataka Anna Bhagya Scheme Payment Status Check
- Visit the official Karnataka Food Department website at https://ahara.kar.nic.in/
- Click on the "e-Services" tab.
- Here, click on "e-Status" and then on "DBT status" option or simply click https://ahara.kar.nic.in/lpg/
- On the next page, select the applicable district and click on the "Status of DBT" option from the menu.
- Select the year and month, enter the ration card number and captcha code and click the "Go" button.
- The DBT status under the Anna Bhagya scheme will be displayed on the screen.
About Karnataka Anna Bhagya Yojana 2024
| Name of Scheme | Anna Bhagya Yojana |
| State | Karnataka |
| Benefits | Additional 5 Kg of Rice per Person per Month |
| Who are Beneficiaries | BPL i.e. Below the Poverty Line and Anna Antyodaya Yojana (AAY) card holder families residing in Karnataka state |
| Type of Scheme | Subsidized food grain scheme |
| Application Process | No separate application process till date, AAY/ BPL card holders are automatically eligible, if any update on apply process in future, we will update it here |
| Who Announced It | Congress leader, Smt. Priyanka Gandhi |
| Start Date | 10 July 2023 |
| Helpline Number | 1967, 14445 or 1800-425-9339 |
| Official Website | https://ahara.kar.nic.in/ |
Salient Features of Anna Bhagya Scheme 2024
- The state government of Karnataka has unveiled the Anna Bhagya Scheme.
- Karnataka's Anna Bhagya Scheme would ensure that all those with BPL ration cards get 10 kg rice p.m including 5 Kg rice under NFSA.
- The government of Karnataka provides additional 5 kg rice each month to every person in a household that earns less than the poverty threshold.
- Food insecurity is no longer a problem for low-income households because of this plan.
- For instance, let's say your household of five qualifies for the program, then your family will get additional 25 kg of rice each month.
Objective of Annabhagya Yojana
As we have mentioned earlier that Anna Bhagya Yojana was firstly announced by Mrs. Priyanka Gandhi before Karnataka assembly elections. After getting a whooping majority, congress party is focusing on fulfilling its pre poll announcements. One of the announcement was to give free 10 kg rice p.m (5 Kg under NFSA + 5 Kg additional under Annabhagya Yojana) to each person belonging to below proverty line (BPL) families across the state. The main objective of anna bhagya scheme is to ensure that no person is deprived of food inside Karnataka. On 10th July 2023, the state govt. had started 1st phase of Anna Bhagya Yojana and this scheme is continuing in the year 2024 also.Karnataka Anna Bhagya Yojana 2024 to Address Food Security Issue
Anna Bhagya has been instrumental in addressing food insecurity and improving the nutritional status of vulnerable sections of society in Karnataka. The scheme has received positive recognition for its impact on reducing hunger and improving access to affordable food grains.
This Annabhagya yojana would ensure that basic food requirements are met for vulnerable individuals and families. Moreover, this free rice scheme would ensure that "no one sleeps hungry". The Anna Bhagya scheme announcement was one of the pre poll promises by Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with gruha lakshmi yojana, yuva nidhi scheme, gruhini shakti etc.
The distribution of subsidized rice would be done through fair price shops in Karnataka state.
Congress Party on Free 10 Kg Rice Scheme for BPL Families in Karnataka
Before Karnataka assembly elections 2023, All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra announced the Anna Bhagya scheme, promising 10 kg free rice per month per person of BPL family if voted to power in the state. Addressing a "Na Nayaki" (I am a woman leader) convention for women in the city, the Congress leader said the free food grain scheme would help poor families.
Karnataka Anna Bhagya Scheme Apply Online Process
Just like food subsidy schemes in other states, the state govt. of Karnataka may invite Anna Bhagya Scheme application form. However till date, government has not released any application procedure to apply for Anna Bhagya Yojana. As this free rice distribution scheme is for BPL/AAY ration card holders, the state govt. may invite separate application forms at https://ahara.kar.nic.in/ or a dedicated portal.Whenever there will be any update regarding the application procedure of this scheme, we will update you. So stay connected with us.
Eligibility Criteria For Karnataka Anna Bhagya Scheme 2024
- To be eligible, the applicant's family must be a resident of Karnataka.
- BPL (Below Poverty Line) and AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) ration card holder families.
List of Documents Required For Karnataka Anna Bhagya Yojana 2024
- Aadhar Card
- Mobile Number
- Domicile Certificate
- Passport Size Photographs
- Active bank account
- BPL Card/ Antyodaya Anna Card
Announcement of Karnataka Anna Bhagya Scheme
While announcing the scheme, Smt. Priyanka Gandhi stated "congress party led state government will provide 10 kg rice per person per month to BPL families and this would be given absolutely free of cost". The honourable chief minister of Karnataka has started implementation of Anna Bhagya Yojana from July 2023.Karnataka Anna Bhagya Yojana 2013 (Old)
Under the old Anna Bhagya scheme, eligible households were provided with rice, wheat, and other essential food grains at highly subsidized rates. The scheme was launched in 2013 by the then Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah. It replaced the previous system of providing food grains through the public distribution system (PDS) with a more inclusive and comprehensive approach. The scheme was digitized to ensure transparency and reduce corruption. Electronic point of sale (ePOS) devices were used to authenticate beneficiaries and record transactions.
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Read Old Anna Bhagya Yojana details from the link - https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home/AnnaBhagyaYojana
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