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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM Revanth Reddy to launch second phase of ration card distribution in Telangana; govt to bear Rs 1,200 crore annual burden
HYDERABAD: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy will formally launch the second round of issuance of new ration cards to the eligible poor in the state at a public meeting in Thungathurthy assembly constituency of the combined Nalgonda district on Monday. This will take the total number of ration cards to nearly 96 lakh in the state, with the govt having to bear an additional expenditure of 1,200 crore per annum. Avail other benefits You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The 96 lakh families would be eligible to draw not only the fine rice free of cost from fair price shops but also avail other benefits like free medical treatment in private and corporate hospitals of up to 10 lakh each under the Rajiv Aarogyasri scheme. They could also seek fee reimbursement, obtain a domestic gas cylinder at 500, and benefit from the 200 units free electricity scheme where the maximum average consumption of the consumers was below 200 units. Ministers, MLAs, MLCs, MPs along with the officials would distribute these cards in their respective constituencies in the state. Apart from increasing the number of ration cards in the state from 89.95 lakh to 95.56 lakh cards, it would take the total number of beneficiaries from 2.81 crore to 3.09 crore in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 마모된타이어 4짝교체비용 얼마!? 5천원으로 타이어4짝 교체가능해! 넥센타이어 렌탈 더 알아보기 Undo Burden of 1,200cr per year Civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the financial implication of the expansion "is substantial, yet essential". The state govt would bear an additional burden of nearly 1,200 crore per annum due to the launch of new ration cards and the addition of members in the existing cards. Civil supplies commissioner DS Chauhan told TOI that the issuance of new ration cards and the increase in the number of beneficiaries was the result of a comprehensive four-month exercise, which included a two-month-long application collection drive through multiple citizen outreach platforms such as Prajapalana, Prajavani, Kulaganana, MeeSeva and others. "The use of technology and robust data verification has enabled the department to carry out one of the most extensive and efficient ration card expansions in the country, ensuring inclusion with accuracy and speed," Chauhan said.
Hans India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Food For Thought: TG govt to issue 2 lakh new ration cards soon
Hyderabad: With some 2 lakh new beneficiaries being added to PDS, the new ration cards are all set to be distributed by CM Revanth Reddy within the next fortnight. Over 2 lakh new ration cards will be issued during this first phase. The list of eligible beneficiaries has already been finalised after thorough verification of the applications received through MeeSeva centers and the recent Praja Palana program. The number of beneficiaries of ration cards in the state has reached 2.93 crore so far and the number of cards has crossed 90 lakh. About 2.50 lakh applications have been received by authorities for new cards across the state through Prajapalana, Gram Sabhas, Prajavani and Meeseva, besides 8.10 lakh applications for adding the names of existing cards with new family members, informed official sources. This marks a significant step, as no new ration cards had been issued in the state for several years. Following the formation of the Congress-led government, a cabinet sub-committee was formed to formulate the criteria and procedures for issuing new ration cards. The state government had also invited applications to add family members to existing cards and ensured that all requests were filtered through strict eligibility checks. In a modernization effort, the government is planning to issue Smart Ration Cards this time. CM Revanth Reddy had earlier announced this move in a public meeting, stating that the cards would feature barcodes for easy access and advanced digital features. The smart cards will resemble ATM cards in size and design. One side of the card will feature a photograph of CM Revanth Reddy and the Civil Supplies Minister, while the center of the card will display the Telangana government logo. The final design has reportedly been approved and is expected to be unveiled soon. The card aims to make transactions smoother, reduce fraud, and improve transparency in the Public Distribution System.
