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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

This ministry operates the world's largest food security safety net through the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), manages strategic grain reserves via FCI, and safeguards consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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CategoryMinistries
JurisdictionCentral Government
Official Websitedfpd.gov.in

Permanent Role & Statutory Function

Apex union ministry ensuring national food security, grain procurement, Targeted Public Distribution System (Ration Cards), and consumer protection enforcement via CCPA and BIS.

Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities

1

Procurement, storage, and movement of foodgrains across India through Food Corporation of India (FCI)

2

Implementation of the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) providing subsidized foodgrains to 80+ crore citizens

3

Nationwide operation of the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) portability system

4

Enforcement of product standards and hallmarking of precious metals through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

5

Protection of consumer rights and redressal of unfair trade practices via the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)

Major Organizations, Subordinate Bodies & Statutory Boards

Food Corporation of India (FCI)
Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

Citizen Public Services Delivered

National Food Security Portal (nfsa.gov.in)
Ration Card Portability Status
National Consumer Helpline (NCH - 1915)
BIS Care App & Gold Hallmarking Verification

Related Identity & Citizen Documents

No direct citizen identity document requirements mapped for this institutional body.

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Flagship Schemes & Initiatives

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)To supplement the financial needs of all landholding farmers' families in procuring agricultural inputs related to crop health, seeds, fertilizers, and domestic agrarian needs.
Ayushman Bharat — Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)To provide universal cashless secondary and tertiary hospitalization cover to economically vulnerable families and universal coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, eliminating catastrophic medical expenses.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-Urban)To provide all-weather pucca houses with basic amenities (water, sanitation, electricity) to eligible urban households, addressing the housing deficit among lower income strata.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)National mission for comprehensive financial inclusion ensuring universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account for every household.
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)To provide institutional collateral-free micro-credit loans up to Rs. 20 Lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-enterprises for income generation and business expansion.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)A conditional direct cash transfer maternity benefit scheme compensating for wage loss during pregnancy and childbearing while promoting health-seeking behaviour.
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)
One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)
Price Stabilization Fund (PSF)
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