The scheme is intended for providing food grains in needy tribal areas of all the Districts in the State and to address the issue of malnutrition and poverty among the STs. Choice of food items will be decided according to area specific tastes and preferences of the tribes and this will be decided at P O / TDO level. Special priority should be given to women headed families and unwed mothers. During 2016-17, 11000 families were food grains expending an amount of Rs.1.80 crore. During 2017-18, 12111 families were expending an amount of Rs.1.22 crore.