Government’s decision: Ration card holders will receive direct deposits, bringing significant benefits. Stay updated!

Ration Card Holders to Receive Additional Ration and Funds in Their Accounts

• The government has announced that ration card holders will soon receive additional ration and funds in their accounts.
• The funds will be transferred to the accounts of 1.06 crore beneficiaries linked to Aadhaar.
• This initiative is part of the Anna Bhagya Yojana, where families below the poverty line will receive funds for 5 kg of rice.
• Aadhaar numbers of 99% of the beneficiaries have been linked to their ration cards.
• 1.06 crore beneficiaries with active bank accounts linked to Aadhaar will receive the funds through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Jammu and Kashmir to Provide 10 kg Additional Ration

• The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to provide 10 kg of additional ration at subsidized rates to all poor families.
• Each family will now receive 4 kg of free ration per member, along with an additional 10 kg at the rate of ₹ 25 per kg.
• This decision will benefit the 14.32 lakh ration card holders in the state, with 572,400 people receiving the Pradhan Mantri Food Supplement Scheme (PMSSS) benefits.
• The government has allocated approximately Rs 1.80 crore for this initiative, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on poor families and ensure food and nutritional security.

Conclusion

The government’s decision to provide additional ration and funds to ration card holders is a significant step towards improving the welfare of underprivileged families. By linking Aadhaar numbers to ration cards and bank accounts, the government aims to ensure transparency and efficient delivery of benefits. The initiatives in Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir will provide much-needed support to families below the poverty line, helping them meet their basic food requirements. These efforts highlight the government’s commitment to addressing the needs of the most vulnerable sections of society.