Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Karnataka
Anna Bhagya Scheme (Karnataka)
10 kg of free rice per person per month for all NFSA (BPL / AAY) ration card holders in Karnataka — distributed at Fair Price Shops using Aadhaar biometric authentication
Monthly — 10 kg free rice per person at FPS
Anna Bhagya is a guarantee scheme of the Karnataka government launched in 2023 under the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department to provide 10 kg of free rice per person per month to all NFSA (National Food Security Act) ration card holders in the state. All BPL (Priority Household — PHH) and AAY ration card holders receive the free rice at their nearest Fair Price Shop (FPS) using biometric Aadhaar authentication. Over 4.5 crore beneficiaries receive free rice under this scheme each month.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 0 and 100 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹1 Cr?
Do you live in Karnataka?
Benefit Details
10 kg of free rice per person per month for all NFSA (BPL / AAY) ration card holders in Karnataka — distributed at Fair Price Shops using Aadhaar biometric authentication
Provided by Karnataka Government
Monthly — 10 kg free rice per person at FPS
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a permanent resident of Karnataka; must hold a valid BPL (Priority Household) or AAY ration card under the National Food Security Act (NFSA); ration card must be Aadhaar-linked for biometric authentication at FPS; no separate application — benefits flow automatically through existing ration card
0 to 100 years
Up to ₹1 Cr / year
Rural & Urban (Both)
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Ensure You Have NFSA Ration Card
online / offlineCheck if your family has a valid BPL (Priority Household) or AAY ration card issued under NFSA in Karnataka. If not, apply for a new ration card at your nearest Tahsildar office or via the Karnataka food portal at ahara.kar.nic.in.
Link Aadhaar to Ration Card
offlineVisit your nearest ration shop or Tahsildar office to link all family members' Aadhaar numbers to the ration card. This is mandatory for biometric authentication at the FPS. Aadhaar seeding can also be done at CSC centres.
Visit Fair Price Shop Monthly
offlineVisit your designated Fair Price Shop (FPS / Ration Shop) every month. Give your ration card and do biometric verification (fingerprint) on the POS machine. Collect 10 kg of free rice per family member. No cash payment required.
OTP Alternative if Biometric Fails
offlineIf fingerprint verification fails, request an OTP-based authentication. The FPS dealer enters your Aadhaar-linked mobile number → you receive an OTP → enter OTP to authenticate and collect rice.
Check Entitlement and Complaints
onlineCheck your monthly rice entitlement, transaction history, and FPS details on the Karnataka Food Portal ahara.kar.nic.in → "Beneficiary Details." For complaints about non-distribution, call the toll-free helpline 1967 (Mon–Sat, 10 AM–5 PM).
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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