Nowadays, the Aadhaar Card has become the most important document for identification in most government schemes. However, apart from the Aadhaar Card, there are many other documents that you need for various purposes. One of those important documents is the Ration Card. A ration card is required to get benefits in many government schemes. Let us tell you in which schemes you will not be able to get benefits without a ration card.
The benefits of these 5 schemes will not be available without a ration card
A ration card is not only an identity card for you, but it is also the gateway to many government facilities and concessions. If you do not have a ration card, then you may be deprived of the benefits of these important schemes:
Joining the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list
If you do not have a ration card, then you will not be included in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family list of the Central Government and State Governments. A ration card is the basis of the BPL category. If you do not have it, then you will not be able to get the benefits available to BPL families. These benefits are often linked to education, health, and other social security schemes.
Free ration facility
If you do not have a ration card, then you will not get a free ration. Under the National Food Security Act, you get a ration at a very low price through the Public Distribution System (PDS). A ration card is also necessary for this. The government gives free ration to BPL ration card holders, which is a big relief for them.
Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, free gas connections are given to poor women. But a ration card is an important document to take advantage of this scheme. If you do not have a ration card, then you will be deprived of this scheme, and you will not get the opportunity to cook with clean fuel.
Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana, people get the facility of free treatment. It is one of the largest health insurance schemes in the country. However, it is necessary to have a ration card to prove eligibility in this scheme. Without this, it may be difficult to confirm your eligibility, and you may be deprived of the benefit of free treatment up to ₹ 5 lakh.
Other state-based schemes
Apart from the above central schemes, there are many other state-based schemes. It is also mandatory for you to have a ration card to avail of these schemes. These schemes are often run by the state government and provide different types of facilities such as scholarships, housing schemes, or other financial assistance according to local needs.