There are currently more than 81.5 crore ration card beneficiaries in the whole country. This time, there is big good news from the central government for them. Out of the total ration card holders in the country, 8.5 crore are from West Bengal.
The state and central governments across the country provide this ration system facility to the poor people at minimum cost or free food. However, this facility is not limited to getting rice and wheat only.
If any person has a ration card, he can get the benefits of seven more government schemes. Do you know what scheme benefits will be available? In fact, many people are not properly informed about this. Let’s find out in this report today what other benefits you are going to get from the government if you have a ration card.
1. Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana
Last year i.e. 2023, the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana project was launched. It has provided various benefits to improve the financial condition of the workers. It is also said that various benefits will be available through this.
Vishwakarma Yojana has been launched by the government for those who are associated with some industry or want to start their own business. Under this scheme, a loan of up to Rs 2 lakh can be obtained. However, a ration card is required to get a loan in this case too.
If you have a ration card, you can get a loan of Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 2,00,000. This will improve your financial condition. The financial condition of the family will improve.
2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
There is also the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Under this scheme, a ration card holder will get a subsidy of Rs 1,30,000 in urban areas and Rs 1,20,000 in rural areas.
Many people will benefit from the housing scheme provided by the central government. More than 34 lakh houses have been built in West Bengal under this scheme till August 2023. To apply for this scheme, the applicant family must have a ration card. You can get these benefits only if you have a ration card.
3. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
The central government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for the benefit of farmers. Under this scheme, ration card holders can get compensation in case of crop damage. This scheme was launched by the central government in 2016. Ration card is useful while enrolling in this scheme.
For ration card holders, this scheme will undoubtedly improve the financial situation. Under each scheme, the benefits can be taken separately. These benefits may vary by state.
4. Free Sewing Machine Scheme
Selling Machine Scheme is one of the multiple schemes to make women self-reliant. By applying for this scheme, women can get free sewing machines, with which they can earn money by working and become self-reliant.
Women can get Rs 15,000 under the World Work Scheme. With this, you can buy a sewing machine for free. Through this, women can get a new source of income.
5. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan Sanman Nidhi)
The central government has also brought Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana for farmers. Many farmers are already benefiting under this scheme. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, ration card holders get Rs 6,000 annually. The payment will be made in three installments. That is, Rs 2,000 is directly deposited in the bank account of the farmers.So far, 16 installments have been received under this scheme. The 17th installment is coming. Along with this, Rs 34,000 has been directly transferred to the bank account.
6. Central Social Security Card:
The Central Government has introduced the Social Security Card to ensure the future of the workers. People between the ages of 18 and 59 can apply under this scheme. The government provides them with pension at the age of 60. As a result of this scheme launched by the Central Government, the ration card provides financial stability at different stages of life.
Apart from these, the State Governments also offer various schemes. Even then, many people are benefiting only through the ration card. Therefore, the ration card holders are benefiting in various ways through the schemes of the Central and State Governments.