SDSJ
What this is
The "Salt Distribution Scheme" by the Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, ensures subsidized salt is provided to AAY, PHH, and Green Cardholders, promoting accessibility and affordability.
In detail
The "Salt Distribution Scheme" by the Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, aims to provide subsidized salt to beneficiaries, ensuring affordability and nutrition intake for economically weaker sections. Under this scheme, salt is distributed at ₹1 per kilogram to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders, Priority Household (PHH) cardholders under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), and Green Cardholders under the Jharkhand State Food Security Scheme (JSFSS).
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.
- The applicant must hold an Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) card, a Priority Household (PHH) card under the National Food Security Act, 2013, or a Green Card under the Jharkhand State Food Security Scheme.
- Preference is given to economically disadvantaged households.
What you get
- Subsidized salt is provided at ₹1/- per kilogram.
Note:
- Benefits extended to AAY and PHH cardholders under NFSA and Green Cardholders under JSFSS.
- Distributed monthly through designated fair price shops.
not about the scheme.
Provenance
| schemeName | Salt Distribution Scheme Jharkhand | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |