PVTGs Dakia Yojana (Chief Minister's Food Security Scheme)

The PVTGs Dakia Yojana is a food security initiative launched by the Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, to provide subsidized food grains to PVTGs.

Families belonging to Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) and enrolled under the "Antyodaya Yojana" are eligible for this scheme.

Beneficiaries receive 35 kg of wheat and rice per family per month at a subsidized rate of [?]1 per kg.

No, the food grains are provided free of cost to eligible beneficiaries.

Food grains are distributed at the village level by the Block Welfare Officers. Beneficiaries are notified in advance about the distribution schedule.

The applicant can apply from the Block Welfare Office, completing it with the necessary details, and submitting it along with the required documents.

Yes, families not belonging to PVTGs or not enrolled under the Antyodaya Yojana are excluded from the scheme.

The scheme is monitored by the District Welfare Officers and the Tribal Welfare Commissioner. Regular audits and reports ensure transparency.

Beneficiaries can inform the Block Welfare Office in advance. Arrangements may be made for an authorized person to collect the grains on their behalf.

Food grains are distributed every month, with each family entitled to 35 kg of wheat and rice.