Allocation of Funds for Annapurna Scheme
The State Departments of Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) get funding from the central government in one installment. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and F&CS Department then collaborate to distribute food grains district-by-district upon payment of the cost of food grains at Central Issue Prices (CIP) straight to the FCI offices. At first, the food grains were provided at a reasonable price (Rs.9.80 per Kg). However, starting on 1.11.2000, food grains are provided to BPL families at CIP rates (Rs.4.90 per Kg).
Annapurna Scheme
The Annapurna Scheme aims to fulfill the needs of Senior Citizens who, despite being eligible, have not received benefits under the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS), by providing food security. 10 kg of food grains is to be given to the beneficiary of the Annapurna Scheme “free of cost” every month. The program was introduced by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2000–2001. This scheme is a part of the National Social Assistance Program which was launched in 1995 to provide support to aged persons, disabled persons, widows, and bereaved families after the death of the primary breadwinner.