Odisha Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana (MAPY)

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Odisha Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana (MAPY) is a major food security initiative launched by the Government of Odisha to provide additional free rice to eligible beneficiaries covered under the Public Distribution System (PDS). The scheme was approved by the Odisha Cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and will be implemented from the financial year 2026–27.

Food security is one of the most important aspects of social welfare. Although beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS) already receive subsidized food grains, many low-income families still struggle to meet their monthly food requirements. To address this issue, the Odisha government has decided to provide an additional allocation of rice free of cost.

Under the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana, every eligible beneficiary will receive an extra 5 kg of rice per month in addition to the food grains already provided through existing food security schemes. The scheme aims to strengthen food security, reduce hunger, support vulnerable households, and improve the overall well-being of economically weaker families.

Around 1 crore families, comprising approximately 3.28 crore people, are expected to benefit from the scheme. With an annual expenditure of about ₹8,813 crore, fully funded by the state government, the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana is among the largest state-funded food security initiatives in India.

The Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana also complements several existing food security and nutrition initiatives implemented by the Central Government. Schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), which provides free food grains to eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act, and the Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN), which offers nutritious meals to school-going children, share the common objective of reducing hunger and improving nutritional outcomes. Together, these programmes contribute to strengthening the social safety net and ensuring greater food and nutritional security for vulnerable sections of society.

Scheme Benefits

• Additional 5 kg of rice per person every month free of cost.
• Benefit provided over and above the existing food grain entitlement.
• Strengthens food security for vulnerable households.
• Reduces monthly household expenditure on food.
• Helps economically weaker families cope with rising living costs.
• Ensures a more stable supply of essential food grains.
• Covers beneficiaries under both NFSA and SFSS.
• Improves the nutritional security of low-income families.
• Implemented through the existing Public Distribution System (PDS).

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a resident of Odisha.
• Be covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) or State Food Security Scheme (SFSS).
• Possess a valid ration card issued under the eligible category.
• Be enrolled in the Public Distribution System (PDS).
• Have beneficiary details correctly recorded in government food security databases.

Required Documents

Since the scheme will be implemented through the existing Public Distribution System, beneficiaries should ensure that the following records are available and updated:

• Valid Ration Card.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Proof of Residence.
• Family Identification Details.
• Mobile Number linked with ration records (if applicable).
• Any additional documents prescribed by the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department.

How to Avail Benefit

• As per the available information, no separate application process has been announced for the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana.
• Eligible beneficiaries who are already covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) or the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS) are expected to receive the additional rice automatically through the existing Public Distribution System.
• Beneficiaries should ensure that their ration card remains active and that all family member details are correctly updated in government records.
• Once the scheme becomes operational during the financial year 2026–27, eligible households will receive the additional rice through their designated Fair Price Shops along with their regular food grain allocation.

Beneficiary Coverage

The Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana is designed to benefit a significant portion of Odisha's population.

• Total Families Covered: Around 1 crore families.
• Total Beneficiaries: Approximately 3.28 crore people.
• Coverage Includes:
  • National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries.
  • State Food Security Scheme (SFSS) beneficiaries.
  • Eligible ration card holders under the Public Distribution System.

Relevant Links

• Official Website of Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department
• Official Webiste National Food Security Portal

Contact Information

• Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department Government of Odisha
  • Address: Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department,Odisha State Secretariat, Sachivalaya Marg, Unit-2, Bhubaneswar. Odisha, India.
  • Email: [email protected]