Introduction The General Household (GHH) Scheme was launched on 14 October 2026 at the Directorate of Food & Civil Supplies in Dimapur. It supports eligible households that do not receive food grains under NFSA by providing rice through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The scheme operates through the state's Tide Over Allocation system, which helps cover households beyond the regular food-grain allocation. Non-indigenous residents may also apply by submitting the required declaration confirming that they do not hold a ration card or receive PDS benefits in their home state. A GHH ration card issued to them is valid only for collecting food grains and cannot be used as identity proof. According to the provided scheme details, NFSA coverage in Nagaland includes AAY and PHH households, while the GHH Scheme addresses the remaining gap in food-grain access. Applications are processed offline through district-level Civil Supply Offices. Benefits Rice allocation: Eligible households receive 5 kg of rice per person, according to the family members listed on the GHH ration card. Affordable food grains: Rice is supplied at a government-approved rate, which beneficiaries must pay. Ration card facility: Approved applicants receive a GHH ration card for collecting rice. Fair Price Shop distribution: Beneficiaries can collect their allocated rice from designated FPS outlets. Emergency reserves: The department maintains buffer stocks to address needs arising from events such as floods, fires, landslides, droughts and festivals. No cash transfer: The benefit is provided as food grains, not as money deposited into a bank account. The rice price may change. Applicants should confirm the current rate with their District Civil Supply Office before collecting their allocation. Eligibility The household must not be covered under the NFSA AAY or PHH categories. The household's annual income should be ₹2.5 lakh or above, as stated in the provided scheme details. Indian citizens and indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland may apply, subject to the scheme's requirements. Non-indigenous residents must submit the prescribed self-declaration confirming that they do not hold a ration card or receive PDS benefits in their home state. Applicants must provide complete family details in the prescribed format for verification. A household must not hold multiple ration cards; violations may lead to legal action. The eldest adult woman aged 18 years or above is designated as the household head. If no eligible adult woman is available, the eldest adult male member may be listed. Documents Applicants should prepare the following documents for enrolment: Completed GHH Scheme application form (Form-I). Aadhaar details of all family members to be included on the ration card. Family particulars in the prescribed format, duly certified and signed. Self-declaration confirming the absence of a ration card and PDS benefits in the home state, where applicable to non-indigenous applicants. For enrolment camps: The details provided for special camps also mention an Aadhaar card, birth certificate and two recent passport-size photographs of the head of the family. Confirm the document requirements with the district office before attending a camp. Process to Apply The application process is offline. Eligible households should apply through their respective District Civil Supply Office. Visit the District Civil Supply Office and obtain Form-I for the GHH Scheme. Fill in the household information and details of all family members to be included. List the eldest adult woman as the household head, or the eldest adult male if no eligible adult woman is available. Attach Aadhaar details for all listed family members and the signed, certified family details in the prescribed format. Non-indigenous applicants should also attach the required self-declaration. Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the district office. The department verifies the application and cross-checks the details through the Ration Card Management System (RCMS). Once approved, the household receives its GHH ration card and can collect rice from the designated Fair Price Shop at the applicable government-approved rate. Enrolment camps: A special camp was held in Wokha Town on 23 July 2026, according to the supplied information. For details about future camps, contact the district office or check the Nagaland DIPR website. Important Links and Contact Department of Food & Civil Supplies, Nagaland GHH Scheme information Department of Information & Public Relations, Nagaland DIPR contact details Food & Civil Supplies complaint/query numbers: 9362565514, 9362565513 DIPR helpline: 0370-2271492 DIPR email: iprnagaland@gmail.com Application mode: Offline through the respective District Civil Supply Office. The rice price and any additional requirements should be confirmed with the district office. FAQs Q1. What is the Nagaland General Household Scheme?The GHH Scheme provides rice through the Public Distribution System to eligible Nagaland households not covered under the NFSA AAY or PHH categories. Q2. Who implements the GHH Scheme?The scheme is implemented by the Department of Food & Civil Supplies, Government of Nagaland. Q3. How much rice can a beneficiary receive?Eligible households receive 5 kg of rice per person, based on the members recorded on their GHH ration card. Q4. Is rice provided free of cost?No. Beneficiaries must pay the government-approved price fixed by the department. Q5. Who can apply for the scheme?Households not covered under the NFSA AAY or PHH categories may apply if they meet the scheme's other eligibility requirements. Q6. Can non-indigenous residents apply?Yes. They may apply by submitting the prescribed self-declaration confirming that they do not have a ration card or receive PDS benefits in their home state. Q7. Which documents are required?Applicants generally need Form-I, Aadhaar details of all listed family members and certified family details. Non-indigenous applicants must also provide the applicable self-declaration. Q8. How can I apply for a GHH ration card?Visit your District Civil Supply Office, obtain Form-I, attach the required documents and submit the application for verification. Q9. Does the scheme provide money through DBT?No. The benefit is rice distributed through designated Fair Price Shops, not a cash payment to a bank account. Q10. Where can I get help regarding the GHH Scheme?Contact the Department of Food & Civil Supplies on 9362565514 or 9362565513, or check the department's official website.