{New} Khadya Sathi Scheme 2024: Apply Online at food.wb.gov.in

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The people of the state can buy rice at a price of two rupees through the Khadya Sathi scheme. Under this scheme, people will be able to buy rice and wheat from their ration shops at lower prices per month.

The current Chief Minister of the state launched this food companion Scheme for the residents of West Bengal in 2016. Through this Scheme, billions of people are given rice and wheat rations.

Through this Scheme rice and wheat are available at half price from the market. The residents of the state can buy rice at Rs 2 per kg through this Scheme. Mainly poor families have benefited tremendously through this Scheme.

What is Khadya Sathi card 2024?

On 26 January 2016, Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated a new Scheme on behalf of the Government of West Bengal.

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By giving rice or wheat at the rate of Rs. 2 per kg in subsidy, not only the financially backward people but also 90% of the people of Bengal, i.e. less than 60 million people are benefiting.

Customers will be given a special card under the ‘Khadya Sathi’ scheme. With the Khadya Sathi card, people will be able to buy food grains at lower prices from ration shops. But first of all, it is clear that subsidized rice and wheat can be bought at a lower price if you have a Khadya Sathi card.

For that, you have to apply for a Khadya Sathi card. All the people in Bengal who already have ration cards are being considered as Khadya Sathi cards. However, new digitalized ‘Khadya Sathi’ cards or ration cards are available instead of the old ration cards.

Each such card has a different number. Each number is different. This number on the ration card is actually the ‘Khadya Sathi ‘ number. This card and number are very important to buy rice and wheat from the ration shop every month. Apply for The Sathi’s card.

What is the purpose of the Khadya Sathi Scheme?

The Scheme is aimed at providing food to the poor people of the state. So that everyone can buy their own food grains according to their ability. The main objective of this Scheme is to provide low-cost foodgrains to people living below the poverty line.

Eligibility for West Bengal Khadya Sathi Scheme:

• Below are the detailed qualifications, take a look.
• Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• Must have ration card (digital).
• The poor people of the state deserve it. This benefits employees, cyclone-affected people, homeless people, and poor people.

Benefits of Khadya Sathi card 2024

Education is possible only if hunger is eliminated. The word is literally very real. Financially, there are still people in the state who do not have enough rice to feed themselves. Those who are helpless. For them, the ‘Food Companion’ Scheme taken by the West Bengal government is undoubtedly commendable.

Under this scheme, the ration card has been divided into four parts. These are – Antyodaya Anna Yojana Class Cards, PH Class Cards, SPH Class Cards, State Security Scheme 1 Cards, and State Security Scheme 2 Cards.

Under the ‘Khadya Sathi’ Scheme, it is specified how much rice and wheat a family will receive each month. Ordinary people will get 2 rupees per kilo of rice and wheat at a nominal price or almost free through subsidy.

Besides, other products are also available at a much lower price than the market. Where the price of rice and wheat is more than 30 rupees, getting rice and wheat for only 2 rupees means getting it for free. The marginalized people of the state will benefit from this Scheme. Besides, issues like food security will be strengthened.

If you have a PHH class card or SPH class card, you will get 2 kg of rice and 3 kg of wheat every month. The price of two types of food grains will be Rs. 2 per kg. The same rule applies in the case of the State Protection Scheme 1 card. Those who have this type of ration card will get 2 kg of rice and 2 kg of wheat every month. The price of food grains is only 2 rupees per kilo.

Only those who have State Security Scheme 2 registered cards will get 13 rupees per kilo of rice and 9 rupees per kilo of wheat. They will get 1 kg of rice and wheat – two types of food grains every month.

Khadya Sathi Card Application 2024:

Those who do not already have a ration card or a Khadya Sathi card can apply for this card immediately to buy subsidized food grains. However, everyone who wants to apply for the card must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.

It is mandatory for every applicant to have their own ration card. People living below the poverty line in West Bengal, who live in rural areas and have been severely affected by the floods, can apply for the card.

If any member of the family works in the government, then he too will not get the opportunity under this card. After all, it is hoped that the card will provide protection in the uncertain future.

Do documents need to apply for a Khadya Sathi card 2024?

Below is a list of the documents that need to be submitted with the application form to apply for the Khadya Sathi card.

1) The ration card that the applicant already has to be submitted.

2) A photocopy of the Aadhar card the applicant should be given.

3) It is advisable to submit a document to prove that the applicant is a permanent resident of West Bengal. As in this case, the electric bill, etc. is applicable.

4) How much is the family income of the applicant, his documents are required.

5 ) If the applicant already has a ration card as proof of BPL (Below the Poverty Line) i.e. living below the poverty line, it has to be submitted.

6) It is recommended that the applicant has a mobile number.

7) The applicant will need a passport-size photograph when applying for the ‘Food Companion’ card.

Contact for Khadya Sathi Scheme 2024?

It is recommended to have a card to avail of various benefits of the ‘Khadya Sathi’ Scheme. In case of any difficulty regarding this Scheme, you can contact the relevant ration shop in the area. In the case of rural areas, you can go to the Block Development Officer and report your problem.

Residents, on the other hand, should contact the office of the Controller of Food or the Food Inspector if they belong to a municipal corporation. But before that, you can contact the Food and Supplies Department of the Government of West Bengal.

The number is 1800-345-5505. This number is toll-free and there is no charge for calling here. However, you can call this number on any working day other than holidays from 8 am to 8 pm.

‘Khadya Sathi’ is an opportunity brought to the common people of Bengal, through which they can buy and eat government-subsidized food without having to reach out to be under the mercy of anyone. It will also have food security on uncertain days.

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