Dear Citizens

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Food Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan. The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan is committed to ensuring a reliable, transparent, and equitable food distribution system for the people of the region. The Food Department plays a vital role in ensuring the availability of subsidized wheat and flour and in safeguarding the interests of the people, particularly those in remote and underserved areas. Our vision is to strengthen the food supply system through transparency, modern technology, effective monitoring, and improved public service delivery. The introduction of digital systems, RFID-based ration cards, computerized beneficiary registration, and real-time monitoring is an important step towards making food distribution more efficient, accountable, and accessible. We are determined to continuously improve our systems, address operational challenges, and ensure that government resources and subsidies reach the deserving citizens in a fair and transparent manner. I appreciate the efforts of the officers, staff, stakeholders, and development partners working towards this shared objective. I encourage citizens to use this website to stay informed about the Department’s services, policies, initiatives, and activities. Your cooperation and feedback are valuable in helping us build a stronger and more responsive food distribution system. Together, we can work towards ensuring food security, transparency, and better services for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Mr. Kacho Akhtar Abbas Maqpoon

Minister Food Department Gilgit-Baltistan

Dear Citizens

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Food Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan. The Food Department is committed to ensuring the availability of essential food commodities, particularly subsidized wheat and flour, to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan in a transparent, efficient, and equitable manner. Our efforts are focused on strengthening the food supply chain, improving service delivery, and ensuring that government initiatives reach the deserving population effectively. With the adoption of modern technology and digital systems, the Department is working towards greater transparency, improved monitoring, and efficient management of food distribution. Initiatives such as digital beneficiary registration, RFID-based ration cards, real-time consignment tracking, and digital monitoring systems are important steps towards building a more accountable and responsive food distribution mechanism. We remain committed to continuously improving our systems, strengthening institutional capacity, and addressing the challenges faced by the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. Through coordinated efforts, innovation, and public cooperation, we aim to ensure a reliable and transparent food distribution system for all. I encourage citizens and stakeholders to use this website as a source of information about the Department's services, initiatives, policies, and activities.

Mr. Muhammad Azam Khan

Secretary Food Department Gilgit-Baltistan