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Anna Bhagya — Food Security

Karnataka government · ongoing · since 2023

Anna Bhagya — Food Security is a Karnataka government scheme dating from 2023; its current status is ongoing. Enhanced food security scheme providing 10 kg of free rice per month to BPL families under the state's Public Distribution System. The central government's NFSA provides 5 kg; this scheme adds the remaining 5 kg.

↗ Open Seva Sindhu — sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in↗ Official source — sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in

Status
ongoing
Started
2023
Budget / outlay
₹10,000 crore (Karnataka Budget 2023-24; +₹1,680 crore for 40 lakh non-NFSA families)
Reach
Govt. reported: ~4.42 crore beneficiaries; intended 10 kg rice/month per BPL person (5 kg NFSA + 5 kg state). Extra 5 kg paid as cash (~₹170/person) from Jul 2023 until physical rice resumed Feb 2025.
Run by
Karnataka government
Official source
sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in
Last verified
Jun 2026

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Anna Bhagya — Food Security
Ongoing
Budget₹10,000 crore (Karnataka Budget 2023-24; +₹1,680 crore for 40 lakh non-NFSA families)
ReachGovt. reported: ~4.42 crore beneficiaries; intended 10 kg rice/month per BPL person (5 kg NFSA + 5 kg state). Extra 5 kg paid as cash (~₹170/person) from Jul 2023 until physical rice resumed Feb 2025.
Since 2023 · Enhanced food security scheme providing 10 kg of free rice per month to BPL families under the state's Public Distribution System. The central government's NFSA provides 5 kg; this scheme adds the remaining 5 kg.
Open Seva Sindhu
Official agency / source
SevasindhugsOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Jun 2026 · sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in

Frequently asked questions

What is Anna Bhagya — Food Security?

Enhanced food security scheme providing 10 kg of free rice per month to BPL families under the state's Public Distribution System. The central government's NFSA provides 5 kg; this scheme adds the remaining 5 kg.

What is the official website of Anna Bhagya — Food Security?

The official source for Anna Bhagya — Food Security is sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in.

How do I apply for Anna Bhagya — Food Security?

Apply or check eligibility on the official portal, sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in. It is free on the government portal — you do not need an agent.

When did Anna Bhagya — Food Security start?

Anna Bhagya — Food Security dates from 2023.

What is the current status of Anna Bhagya — Food Security?

Anna Bhagya — Food Security is ongoing.

What is the budget of Anna Bhagya — Food Security?

₹10,000 crore (Karnataka Budget 2023-24; +₹1,680 crore for 40 lakh non-NFSA families)

How many people has Anna Bhagya — Food Security reached?

Govt. reported: ~4.42 crore beneficiaries; intended 10 kg rice/month per BPL person (5 kg NFSA + 5 kg state). Extra 5 kg paid as cash (~₹170/person) from Jul 2023 until physical rice resumed Feb 2025.

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