Odisha government announces additional 5 kg rice for 2.4 crore beneficiaries in 19 districts

Bhubaneswar (23/10/2025): The Odisha government has announced additional 5 kg rice for 2.4 crore beneficiaries in 19 districts of the state. The extra rice will be supplied to the beneficiaries left out from earlier coverage in 19 districts under the National and State Food Security schemes.

The benefit, to be provided for three months (September to November), will come under the Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.

The Collectors of 19 districts have been asked to complete the lifting and delivery of rice to fair price shops by October 31.

A target has been set to complete the distribution process by November 10. The decision will benefit around 2.40 crore individuals belonging to more than 70.47 lakh families covered under Antodaya Anna Yojana.