Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People
In 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.
At a glance
| Level | State government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Government of Puducherry |
| States and UTs | Puducherry |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Families |
| Tags | Food, Ration, BPL, Social Welfare |
Before you apply
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