Check complete nfsa scheme details to access subsidized and free food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) across India. The National Food Security Act (NFSA) is a landmark social welfare law enacted by the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India.
What is National Food Security Act (NFSA)?
National Food Security Act aims to ensure food and nutritional security by providing subsidized food grains to up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population across the country. Under NFSA, eligible households receive monthly allocations of rice, wheat, and coarse grains through Fair Price Shops (FPS) powered by electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) devices.
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Households identified as a Priority Household or an Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) household by the respective state government, based on the state's own identification criteria.
- Benefits
- Subsidized foodgrains (rice, wheat, coarse grains) per eligible person/household per month through Fair Price Shops — confirm the current quantity and price on the official portal, as these are periodically revised.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply for a ration card through the state Food and Civil Supplies Department's portal or the local Fair Price Shop/Common Service Centre.
Official Source
Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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Source: National Food Security Act (NFSA), Department of Food and Public Distribution
Last verified: 2026-09-13
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