Manipur Antyodaya Food Security (AAY/NFSA)

What is Manipur Antyodaya Food Security (AAY/NFSA)?

Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, Manipur BPL families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category receive 35 kg of rice per family per month at ₹3 per kg and wheat at ₹2 per kg from Fair Price Shops (FPS). Priority Household (PHH) beneficiaries receive 5 kg per person per month at the same subsidised rates. Manipur's food distribution covers all 16 districts through the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department. The one-nation-one-ration card system allows portability across states. AAY cards are issued to the poorest of the poor families identified through Gram Sabha / Ward Committee.

Who is Eligible for Manipur Antyodaya Food Security (AAY/NFSA)?

• ✓ BPL family in Manipur identified as 'poorest of the poor' by Gram Sabha / Ward Committee
• ✓ Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card holder
• ✓ Priority Household (PHH) NFSA ration card for non-AAY BPL families (5 kg/person/month)
• ✓ Permanent resident of Manipur
• ✓ Annual family income below the state BPL threshold
• ✓ Not a government employee or income taxpayer

Documents Required for Manipur Antyodaya Food Security (AAY/NFSA)

How to Apply for Manipur Antyodaya Food Security (AAY/NFSA) Online?

1. 1Open manipur.gov.in and locate the registration or apply option
2. 2Authenticate with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number (OTP verification)
3. 3Complete the application form carefully — personal, bank and address details
4. 4Upload scans of Aadhaar Card (all family members — mandatory for eKYC), AAY / BPL Ration Card (Manipur), Manipur Domicile Certificate
5. 5Cross-check every entry, then submit and save the reference number
6. 6Track the application from the portal's status section while it is verified

Frequently Asked Questions — Manipur Antyodaya Food Security (AAY/NFSA)