The Indian government has made a big change in the ration system to help poor and middle-class families. Now ration card holders do not need to take ration every month. They will get ration for three months at one time. This will help many people and save them from standing in long lines.
In the COVID-19 time, ration was a big problem. People could not get ration on time and had to wait in long lines. This showed that the old system was not good. Now the government has decided to give three months’ ration together. This will help people in emergencies and make food security better.
Who will get benefit?
This scheme is for all ration card holders who are eligible. It includes people under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Priority Household (PHH), and also those under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).
No new form or paper is needed. If you are already eligible, you will get three months of ration at one time. The scheme has already started in some states. The plan is to start it all over India by the end of 2025. Each family will get ration for three months as per their use.
The government will use smart ration cards and OTP verification. This will stop black marketing and make sure only real people get ration. In some states, ration will also be given at home. This will help old people, disabled people, women, and those living alone. Mobile vans and government vehicles will bring ration to their door.
Benefits and items in ration
This scheme will give many benefits. Food security will be safe. People will not need to stand in line every month. Families can plan ration better. It will also save time and money of many families.
Ration items can be a little different in each state. Mostly it will have wheat or rice, pulses, salt, oil, and in some states sugar. Families will get these items for three months together.
This step of the government will help millions of families. Life will be easier, and ration distribution will be more fair and clear.