Rajasthan Shri Annapurna Rasoi Yojana

Introduction

• According to 'Global Hunger Index 2023', India ranks 111th among 125 countries.
• Hunger seems to be the biggest problem in India.
• To resolve this issue Government started many food security schemes and programmes in india.
• The Government of Rajasthan tried to resolve this issue at the state level by announcing the 'Shri Annapurna Rasoi Yojana'
• The main objective of Rajasthan Government behind starting this scheme is to provide good quality food at cheapest price to the poor residents of Rajasthan.
• Food is provided through 'Annapurna Rasoi', available throughout Rajasthan.
• People have to pay a minimal amount of Rs. 8 per plate.
• Earlier, the scheme was known as the 'Indira Rasoi Yojana'.
• In year 2024, scheme was rebranded as ''Shri Annapurna Rasoi Yojana".
• Under the Indira Rasoi Yojana, people were served a plate containing 100 grams of lentils, 100 grams of vegetables, 250 grams of bread, and pickle for Rs. 8 per plate.
• However, in 2024, under the 'Shri Annapurna Rasoi Yojana', this was increased to a total of 600 grams, including 100 grams of lentils, 100 grams of vegetables, 100 grams of rice/pudding, and 300 grams of bread.
• Beneficiaries of the Annapurna Rasoi can avail themselves of delicious meals at the following times:-
  • Lunch: from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
  • Dinner: from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
• To enjoy the benefits of tasty and nutritious meals, beneficiaries can visit their nearest Annapurna Rasoi.
• Under this scheme, the state government has increased the subsidy per plate from Rs. 17 to Rs. 22.

Benefits of Scheme

• Following benefits will be provided under the Rajasthan Shri Annapurna Rasaoi Yojana:-
  • Get nutritious meals at only Rs. 8 per plate.
  • Every Plate has Fresh, Pure and Nutritious Food.
  • Dal, Chapati, Rice/Khichdi and Vegetable in Every Plate.
  • Proper an Hygienic Place for Sitting to Eat Food.

Food Menu

• Menu of food given under Shri Annapurna Rasaoi Yojana are as follows:-
  • 100 grams pulses.
  • 100 grams vegetable.
  • 100 grams rice/khichdi.
  • 300 grams chapatti.
• The district level committee can make changes in the food menu as per local requirement.

Eligibility Criteria

• Following People are eligible to avail the benefit of delicious food under Rajasthan Shri Annapurna Rasaoi Yojana :-
  • Residents of Rajasthan, as well as Tourists.
  • Poor people who cannot afford healthy food.

How to Apply

• For availing benefits under Rajasthan Shri Annapurna Rasaoi Yojana, there is no need to apply for scheme.
• Under the scheme, Rajasthan Shri Annapurna Rasaoi has been opened in all over the state.
• You can find Shri Annapurna Rasaoi location here.
• You just have to visit annapurna rasoi and pay minimal amount of Rs 8/- for per plate.
• Schedule of Shri Annapurna Rasaoi are as follows:-
  • For Lunch :- From 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM.
  • For Dinner :- From 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM.

Important Link

• Rajasthan Shri Annapurna Rasaoi Locations.

Contact Details

• Rajasthan Shri Annapurna Rasaoi Yojana Helpline No.:- 1800-1806-127
• Rajasthan Shri Annapurna Rasaoi Yojana Nodal Officer Contact No.:- 9413250135
• Rajasthan Shri Annapurna Rasaoi Yojana Helpdesk Email:- shreeannapurnarasoi@rajasthan.gov.in