Explanation
The Annapurna Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme which has been executed since 1st April, 2001 in this state. This scheme has been amalgamated in to the State Plan since year 2002-03. Under this scheme old destitutes who are not getting the National old age pension (NOAPS) but have its eligibility, are being provided 10 kg food-grain (6 kg wheat + 4 kg rice) per month free of cost as Food Security. At the time of introducing the scheme in the state, 1,66,601 beneficiaries were identified through Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha, who benefited in this scheme up to 2001-02; but in year 2002-03 Govt. of India has fixed a target of 1,58,849 beneficiaries in this scheme. In the last month of the year 2004-05 a additional target of 1,84,265 beneficiaries have been fixed by Govt. of India. This target is also distributed amongst all districts for identification through Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha of the beneficiaries. At present 1,48,483 beneficiaries are being benefited in this scheme.Food Supply & Commerce Department has been trusted with the responsibility for execution of the scheme by the Govt. of India. District Magistrates have been nominated as Nodal Officer for its execution at the District Level and the Gram Panchayat have also been made responsible for monitoring and supervision of this scheme.
The Food Corporation of India is an organization founded on 14th January, 1965 and run by the Government of India to provide food subsidies to the poor section of the society.
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