Odisha Government Announces Extra 5kg Rice for Ration Card Holders
The Odisha Government has announced a significant boost to food security for residents in 19 districts. As per the latest update, eligible ration card holders will receive an additional 5kg of rice per person per month for three months — September, October, and November 2025. This allocation comes under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
Which Districts Are Covered?
The 19 districts receiving the extra rice allocation include:
- Angul
- Balasore
- Bargarh
- Bhadrak
- Cuttack
- Deogarh
- Dhenkanal
- Ganjam
- Jagatsinghpur
- Jajpur
- Jharsuguda
- Kendrapara
- Keonjhar
- Khordha
- Mayurbhanj
- Nayagarh
- Puri
- Sambalpur
- Sundergarh
How Many People Will Benefit?
Approximately 2.4 crore individuals from over 70.47 lakh families, including 8.28 lakh AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) families, will benefit from this scheme. The rice supplied will be fortified rice, which ensures nutritional support alongside quantity.
Distribution and Timeline
- The Odisha Government has instructed district Collectors to lift the rice from state warehouses by October 31, 2025.
- Distribution to all eligible beneficiaries is expected to be completed by November 10, 2025.
- All distributions will require Aadhaar authentication and iris-based verification is encouraged over fingerprints for accuracy.
Eligibility and Important Notes
- This extra 5kg rice is over and above the existing quota under NFSA, AAY, and SFSS.
- The scheme targets families who were previously missed or uncovered under earlier allocations.
- The scheme is valid only for September, October, and November 2025. Any extension will depend on future government notifications.
- Beneficiaries are advised to check with their local Fair Price Shop or district food supply office to confirm eligibility.
How to Check Your Eligibility
Ration card holders can visit their local Fair Price Shop with their ration card and Aadhaar card to confirm if they are eligible for the extra 5kg rice. If the stock is not yet available, they can raise a grievance with the District Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare office.
Conclusion
The Odisha Government’s initiative to provide extra 5kg rice strengthens food security and ensures that families previously missed under NFSA or SFSS receive essential nutrition. Beneficiaries should stay in touch with their Fair Price Shops to claim their additional rice.
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