Ration Card Update: The government is providing free and subsidised rations to empower people financially. To make this system transparent, the government has adopted modern technology. The aim is to ensure that the benefits of government food grains reach only those who are truly entitled to them. In this process, action is being taken against those who are financially well-off but are still availing of subsidised rations. These people will then be removed from the ration list.

Focus on four-wheeler owners

The Supply Department has clearly indicated that ration card holders who have four-wheeler vehicles registered in their names are being investigated. If such individuals are using ration cards, they are being asked to surrender them. Vehicle data linked to Aadhaar is being used to obtain accurate information.

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Data from Jaynagar block

Currently, a total of 40,943 ration cards have been issued in Jaynagar block, benefiting approximately 1,69,162 units. During the investigation, it was found that some cardholders do not fall within the eligibility criteria. In such cases, the department has started the process of issuing notices.

Notices and surrender process

So far, notices have been sent to about 50 ration card holders, of whom 25 have voluntarily surrendered their cards. Earlier, notices were also sent to 40 directors associated with a private limited company, of whom 20 surrendered their ration cards. In addition, cards have also been taken back from some other individuals with high incomes and large businesses.

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Investigation based on income and land ownership

The Supply Department is also identifying those whose annual income is more than Rs 1.20 lakh or who own more than two and a half acres of land and whose details are linked to Aadhaar. The process of sending notices to more than two thousand such ration card holders is underway.

Strict action against those who haven’t completed KYC

Additionally, approximately six thousand ration card holders have been identified whose KYC verification is still incomplete. The department will send them notices allowing them to complete the KYC process. If they fail to complete the KYC within the stipulated time, their ration cards will be cancelled.