The state government of Assam launched a new scheme termed as Assam Food Security Scheme under the chairmanship of Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. Under this scheme government provides essential food items to all the economically weaker sections of people across the state. If you’re a permanent resident of Assam and wish to avail the benefits of this scheme, then keep reading this article till the end because in this article, we will discuss what is Assam Food Security Scheme is, its objective, its benefits, its eligibility, ineligibility, silent features, application process, and other important information
What is the Assam Food Security Scheme
The Assam Food Security Scheme is a social welfare scheme launched by the state government of Assam. This scheme is released by the Chief Minister, Mr Himants Biswa Sarma. Under this scheme government aims to provide food security to all economically weaker sections of people across the state. Through this scheme government provides essential food items such as oil, rice, kerosene, wheat, etc, at affordable prices. By offering this scheme government provides masur dal at just ₹68 per kg, sugar at just ₹38 per kg, and salt at just ₹10, and these items are available in the fair price shops across the state.
Objective of the Assam Food Security Scheme
The main objective of the Assam Food Security Scheme is to provide essential food items at affordable prices to all the economically weaker sections of people under the National Food Security Act across the state. Under this scheme government aims to support and help all the economically weaker section residents across the state. Through this scheme government wants to make economically weaker residents independent and self-reliant. By offering this scheme. By offering this scheme government helps and supports more than 70 lakh families across the state.
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Application Process
- Visit the Official Portal:-
- Firstly, applicants need to visit the official portal of the Assam Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department
- Click on Link:-
- After that, applicants need to click on the link to apply online for a new ration card
- Enter Mobile Number:-
- Now applicants need to enter their mobile number and click on the “Next” Option
- Enter OTP:-
- After that, applicants will receive an OTP on their mobile. Applicants need to enter the OTP to verify their number
- Fill Application Form:-
- Now, applicants need to fill out the application form with all the required details
- Submit Application Form:-
- After that, applicants need to submit the application form and keep a record of their application
Benefits of the scheme
- The main objective of the Assam Food Security Scheme is to provide essential food items at affordable prices to all the economically weaker sections of people under the National Food Security Act across the state.
- Through this scheme government provides essential food items such as oil, rice, kerosene, wheat, etc, at affordable prices.
- By offering this scheme government provides masur dal at just ₹68 per kg, sugar at just ₹38 per kg, and salt at just ₹10, and these items are available in the fair price shops across the state.
- Under this scheme government aims to support and help all the economically weaker section residents across the state.
- Through this scheme government wants to make economically weaker residents independent and self-reliant.
- By offering this scheme. By offering this scheme government helps and supports more than 70 lakh families across the state.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Assam
- Applicants must belong to the economically weaker section
- Applicants’ age must be above 18 years
- Applicants must have a valid Aadhaar Card
Ingibility Criteria
- Applicants belong to another state
- Applicants must be financially stable
- Applicant’s age must be below 18 years
- Applicants don’t have a valid Aadhaar Card
Silent Features
- Food Security:- Under this scheme government aims to provide food security to all economically weaker sections of people across the state.
- Subsidy Rates:- Under this scheme government provides essential food items to all the economically weaker section people at subsidized rates
- Food Items:- Through this scheme government provides various essential food items such as oil, rice, kerosene, wheat, etc, at affordable prices.
- Fair Price Shops:- By offering this scheme government provides masur dal at just ₹68 per kg, sugar at just ₹38 per kg, and salt at just ₹10, and these items are available in the fair price shops across the state.
FAQ’s
Which government launched this scheme?
The state government of Assam launched this scheme
Who is eligible for this scheme?
All the economically weaker section people across the state are eligible for this scheme.
How can we apply for this scheme online?
All the applicants need to visit the Official portal to apply for this scheme.
Khushi Singh
Khushi Singh is a content writer with 5 years of experience in government schemes. She writes simple and helpful articles that guide people to understand and benefit from public welfare programs.