64 lakh people in Delhi receiving subsidised food grains: Govt data

More than 64 lakh people in Delhi are receiving subsidised food grains under the public distribution system (PDS), with the government continuing free rations till December 2028, according to official data.

The figures show that 64,93,601 beneficiaries across 14,28,475 households are currently covered. Of these, 62,46,786 beneficiaries fall under the Priority Household (PHH) category, while 2,46,815 are covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), meant for the poorest families.

For many families, the PDS remains a critical lifeline. In resettlement colonies and low-income neighbourhoods, monthly ration supplies often determine whether kitchens can run through the month without additional borrowing.