Odisha Aahaar Subsidised Meal — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Odisha Aahaar Scheme 2026 — Full Meal at ₹5 for Urban Poor Workers | food.odisha.gov.in |
| State | Odisha (ओडिशा) |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Launch Year | 2015 |
| Benefit | Full cooked meal at ₹5/plate (700+ calories) — urban workers and poor in Odisha cities — no ID required |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 4 lakh+ meals served daily across Odisha Aahaar centres |
| Last Verified | 26 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://food.odisha.gov.in |
What is Odisha Aahaar Subsidised Meal?
Odisha's Aahaar scheme provides cooked nutritious meals (rice, dal, vegetables) at just ₹5 per plate to daily wage workers, construction workers, migrant labourers, and urban poor at Aahaar centres set up in cities and towns. Launched in 2015, Aahaar has 1,200+ centres across Odisha cities — near railway stations, bus stands, market areas, construction sites. Each meal has 700+ calories. Government subsidises ₹20-25 per plate — beneficiary pays only ₹5. Over 4 lakh meals served daily. No identity card required — anyone can eat. CSR and NGO partnership model.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Full cooked meal at ₹5/plate (700+ calories) — urban workers and poor in Odisha cities — no ID required. The scheme was launched in 2015 and is implemented by the Government of Odisha.
Odisha Aahaar scheme: ₹5 ରେ ଏକ ଭୋଜନ (ଭାତ, ଡାଲ, ତରକାରୀ, 700+ calories) — ସହରରେ ଦୈନିକ ମଜୁରୀ ଶ୍ରମିକ, ନିର୍ମାଣ ଶ୍ରମିକ, ଦରିଦ୍ର। 1,200+ Aahaar centre । ₹4 ଲକ୍ଷ+ ଭୋଜନ ଦୈନିକ। No ID required।
📌 फायदा: ₹5/plate full meal — Odisha cities — daily wage workers — no ID required
पात्रता:
Anyone — no income limit, no ID card. Walk-in at Aahaar centre.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
Walk-in to nearest Aahaar centre → ₹5 token → meal. food.odisha.gov.in pe centre locate karein.
Benefits of Odisha Aahaar Subsidised Meal
✅ Full cooked meal at ₹5/plate (700+ calories) — urban workers and poor in Odisha cities — no ID required
Who is Eligible for Odisha Aahaar Subsidised Meal?
- ✓ Any person — no income limit, no identity card required
- ✓ Targeted at daily wage workers, construction workers, migrant labourers, urban poor
- ✓ Available at Aahaar centres in Odisha cities
- ✓ Typically available for lunch (12pm-3pm) and sometimes breakfast
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Documents Required for Odisha Aahaar Subsidised Meal
How to Apply for Odisha Aahaar Subsidised Meal Online?
- 1No application needed — walk-in scheme
- 2Nearest Aahaar centre mein jaayein (near railway stations, bus stands, markets, construction sites)
- 3₹5 token purchase karein → meal milega
- 4food.odisha.gov.in pe nearest centre locate karein
Official Government Portal — Odisha
Apply directly on the official Odisha government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
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Common Questions About Odisha Government Schemes
ସୁଭଦ୍ରା ଯୋଜନାରେ କେତେ ଟଙ୍କା ମିଳେ?+
ବାର୍ଷିକ ₹10,000 — ରକ୍ଷାବନ୍ଧନ ଦିନ ₹5,000 ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ମହିଳା ଦିବସ ଦିନ ₹5,000। 5 ବର୍ଷ (2024–2029) ମଧ୍ୟରେ ମୋଟ ₹50,000।
Subhadra Yojana Odisha eligibility 2026?+
Odisha resident women aged 21–60, annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh, no government job or pension, Aadhaar-linked bank account. Women with NFSA/SFSS ration cards are automatically eligible without income certificate.
KALIA ଯୋଜନାରେ କେତେ ଟଙ୍କା ମିଳେ?+
ଛୋଟ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କୁ ବାର୍ଷିକ ₹10,000 ଦୁଇ କିସ୍ତିରେ — ଖରିଫ ₹5,000 ଏବଂ ରବି ₹5,000।
KALIA Yojana Odisha status check kaise karein?+
kalia.odisha.gov.in पर जाएं → Beneficiary Status → Aadhaar नंबर डालकर अपना payment status देखें।
BSKY Odisha Smart Health Card kaise download karein?+
bsky.odisha.gov.in → Know Your Eligibility → Ration Card number enter → BSKY card download. Mo Seva Kendra / CSC se print bhi milega.
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