What is Chandigarh PDS Food Security Scheme?
Chandigarh UT implements the National Food Security Act (NFSA) through its Public Distribution System (PDS), providing free 5 kg foodgrains (wheat/rice) per person per month to Priority Household (PHH) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) card holders. AAY families (poorest of the poor) receive 35 kg per household per month. Additionally, the state-level Annapurna scheme provides 10 kg free grain per month to destitute senior citizens not covered under other pensions. Distribution is done at Fair Price Shops using ePoS and Aadhaar biometric authentication.
Chandigarh PDS Food Security Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Chandigarh PDS / NFSA Food Security Scheme 2026 — Free Ration for BPL/NFSA Families |
| State | Chandigarh (चंडीगढ़) |
| Launched By | Government of Chandigarh |
| Launch Year | 2013 |
| Benefit | 5 kg free foodgrains/person/month (PHH) or 35 kg/household/month (AAY) at Fair Price Shops via NFSA |
| Category | Finance |
| Beneficiaries | 3 lakh+ NFSA beneficiaries in Chandigarh UT |
| Last Verified | 27 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://food.chd.gov.in |
चंडीगढ़ UT PDS/NFSA — Priority Household को 5 किग्रा/व्यक्ति/माह मुफ्त अनाज — AAY (Antyodaya) को 35 किग्रा/परिवार/माह — ePoS + Aadhaar biometric — Fair Price Shop पर वितरण।
PHH: 5 किग्रा/व्यक्ति/माह मुफ्त अनाज — AAY: 35 किग्रा/परिवार/माह — Fair Price Shop पर
चंडीगढ़ UT में National Food Security Act (NFSA) के तहत Priority Household (PHH) परिवारों को 5 किग्रा प्रति व्यक्ति प्रति माह मुफ्त गेहूं/चावल मिलता है। AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) परिवारों को 35 किग्रा प्रति परिवार प्रति माह मिलता है। वितरण Fair Price Shop पर ePoS और Aadhaar biometric authentication से होता है।
📌 फायदा: PHH: 5 किग्रा/व्यक्ति/माह — AAY: 35 किग्रा/परिवार/माह — मुफ्त अनाज — Fair Price Shop पर
पात्रता:
चंडीगढ़ UT PHH या AAY ration card holder — Aadhaar-linked ration card अनिवार्य — नए कार्ड के लिए: डोमिसाइल प्रमाण + आय सीमा के अंतर्गत।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
नए ration card के लिए food.chd.gov.in पर online या Food & Supplies Department office, Chandigarh में Aadhaar, domicile proof, income certificate के साथ apply करें। मौजूदा card holders हर माह Fair Price Shop पर Aadhaar biometric से ration लें।
Benefits of Chandigarh PDS Food Security Scheme
✅ 5 kg free foodgrains/person/month (PHH) or 35 kg/household/month (AAY) at Fair Price Shops via NFSA
PHH: 5 किग्रा/व्यक्ति/माह मुफ्त अनाज — AAY: 35 किग्रा/परिवार/माह — Fair Price Shop पर
Who is Eligible for Chandigarh PDS Food Security Scheme?
- ✓ Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card holder in Chandigarh UT
- ✓ Ration card must be Aadhaar-linked for ePoS-based distribution
- ✓ For new ration card: Chandigarh domicile proof + income below eligibility threshold
- ✓ Annapurna scheme: Senior citizen 65+ not receiving any pension and not covered under PHH/AAY
Documents Required for Chandigarh PDS Food Security Scheme
How to Apply for Chandigarh PDS Food Security Scheme Online?
- 1Go to the scheme's official portal, food.chd.gov.in
- 2Start a new registration with your mobile number and confirm the OTP
- 3Work through each section of the form, matching entries to your documents
- 4Attach the requested paperwork (Chandigarh Ration Card (PHH or AAY), Aadhaar Card (mandatory — must be linked with ration card for ePoS), Chandigarh domicile / residence proof (for new card application))
- 5Verify the preview screen, submit, and write down the acknowledgement ID
- 6Return to the portal later to follow the verification stages
Official Government Portal — Chandigarh
Applications go through food.chd.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 Apply / check at food.chd.gov.in