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Sikkim · Food / Ration / PDS / Nutrition

Sikkim State Food Security Scheme — Subsidised Ration & Nutrition Support

Also known as: Sikkim State Food Security Scheme · Sikkim State Food Security Yojana · सिक्किम राज्य खाद्य सुरक्षा योजना — सब्सिडाइज्ड राशन एवं पोषण सहायता

Sikkim Food & Civil Supplies Dept. / Sikkim State Food Security Scheme (SFSS)
Benefit
Subsidised food grain entitlements for Sikkim Subject holders under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) topped up by the state — key benefits: Priority Household (PHH) beneficiaries receive 5 kg rice per person per month at ₹1/kg (below NFSA rate — fully subsidised by Sikkim state government); Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families — the poorest of poor — receive 35 kg grain per family per month at ₹1/kg; additional state-funded supplementary nutrition: 1 litre edible oil per family per month at ₹20 (heavily subsidised); iodised salt pack at ₹2/kg; pulses (lentils) 1 kg per family at ₹10 under Chief Minister's Dal-Bhaat scheme; free monthly ration for destitute elderly (above 75 years) with no family support — doorstep delivery through Fair Price Shops; special nutritional supplement for pregnant & lactating women and children under 6 (in convergence with ICDS/Anganwadi); free school mid-day meal coverage for all government school students in Sikkim — includes egg / banana supplementation twice a week

At a glance

SchemeSikkim State Food Security Scheme — Subsidised Ration & Nutrition Support
ForFood / Ration / PDS / Nutrition
WhereSikkim
DepartmentSikkim Food & Civil Supplies Dept. / Sikkim State Food Security Scheme (SFSS)
How to applyAt office / CSC

Who Can Apply

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Required Documents

How to Apply

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Sikkim State Food Security Scheme — Subsidised Ration & Nutrition Support?

Resident of Sikkim. Family income up to ₹3 lakh a year.

What is the benefit of Sikkim State Food Security Scheme — Subsidised Ration & Nutrition Support?

Subsidised food grain entitlements for Sikkim Subject holders under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) topped up by the state — key benefits: Priority Household (PHH) beneficiaries receive 5 kg rice per person per month at ₹1/kg (below NFSA rate — fully subsidised by Sikkim state government); Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families — the poorest of poor — receive 35 kg grain per family per month at ₹1/kg; additional state-funded supplementary nutrition: 1 litre edible oil per family per month at ₹20 (heavily subsidised); iodised salt pack at ₹2/kg; pulses (lentils) 1 kg per family at ₹10 under Chief Minister's Dal-Bhaat scheme; free monthly ration for destitute elderly (above 75 years) with no family support — doorstep delivery through Fair Price Shops; special nutritional supplement for pregnant & lactating women and children under 6 (in convergence with ICDS/Anganwadi); free school mid-day meal coverage for all government school students in Sikkim — includes egg / banana supplementation twice a week

What documents are needed for Sikkim State Food Security Scheme — Subsidised Ration & Nutrition Support?

Aadhaar Card (all family members), Ration Card / Application for new ration card, Sikkim Subject Certificate, Residence / Domicile Certificate (Sikkim), Income Certificate / BPL Certificate, Passport Photo (head of family), Family composition declaration.

How do I apply for Sikkim State Food Security Scheme — Subsidised Ration & Nutrition Support?

Apply online on the official website: https://food.sikkim.gov.in/

How can I check if I am eligible for Sikkim State Food Security Scheme — Subsidised Ration & Nutrition Support?

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