All Deserving People will Get Ration Cards: Uttam
2 months, 1 week ago

All Deserving People will Get Ration Cards: Uttam

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Civil supplies minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday dismissed any concern over the issuing of ration cards and said all eligible persons would receive them. Issuing ration cards is a continuous process, Uttam Kumar Reddy said, adding “The process will not stop until cards are given to all those who have applied for them. Anyone who finds their names missing list can apply for one in their gram sabhas, to be held from January 21 to 24.” He said the issue of ration cards was put on the back burner during the BRS regime, which had resulted in 12,07,558 applications applications pending with the Mee Seva. The government said one of the aims of the new exercise was to arrest the abuse of ration cards and prevent diversion of rice supplied through the public distribution system.

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Eligible beneficiaries not getting ration benefits: Punjab MLAs in House
2 days, 21 hours ago

Eligible beneficiaries not getting ration benefits: Punjab MLAs in House

Hindustan Times  

Two Aam Aadmi Party MLAs on Monday raised the issue of eligible beneficiaries ‘not getting ration’ even as ineligible individuals with ration cards availed subsidised food and other benefits and other related matters, in the assembly during the question hour on the second day of the budget session. Responding to the queries, Punjab food, civil supplies and consumer affairs minister …

Are ration cards turning into popularity cards, asks Supreme Court
1 week, 1 day ago

Are ration cards turning into popularity cards, asks Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern that ration cards had become a "popularity card" and questioned whether subsidies intended for the poor were reaching those who deserved them. Responding to Bhushan's claim that even domestic workers faced issues obtaining ration cards, Justice Kant said, "I have not lost my roots. Bhushan reminded the court that under the Food Security …

Ration cards have become popularity cards, observes SC
1 week, 1 day ago

Ration cards have become popularity cards, observes SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Observing that ration cards have become a “popularity card”, the Supreme Court on Wednesday wondered if the benefits meant for the poor percolated to undeserving persons. We have to ensure that benefits reach the genuine beneficiaries.” The top court observed that states showed a high per capita growth when asked to highlight the development index but claimed 75 …

New ration cards will be issued in Andhra Pradesh from March, says Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar
1 month ago

New ration cards will be issued in Andhra Pradesh from March, says Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar

The Hindu  

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has initiated steps to issue new ration cards from March, says Nadendla Manohar, Civil Supplies Minister. Along with Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy and Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, he inaugurated several developmental works in Sangam mandal in Nellore district on Saturday. On the occasion, Mr. Manohar said, “From March, the State government will issue …

Central government’s web portal presents misleading picture about ration cards in use in Tamil Nadu
1 month, 1 week ago

Central government’s web portal presents misleading picture about ration cards in use in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

In a case of lack of internal coordination within the Union government’s Department of Food and Public Distribution, the official website is providing a misleading picture about Tamil Nadu with regard to the extent of ration cards in circulation. On the web portal that deals with the National Food Security Act ’s coverage, there is one section, which pertains to …

CM Revanth Reddy asks officials to start process of issuing ration cards
1 month, 1 week ago

CM Revanth Reddy asks officials to start process of issuing ration cards

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy instructed officials to make immediate arrangements for starting the process of issuing of new ration cards in the state. During the meeting, the CM enquired the officials about surge of ration card applicants at Mee Seva centres even after government received applications for several times. Since the election code is in the force in …

Issue new ration cards immediately in election code-free districts, says Revanth
1 month, 1 week ago

Issue new ration cards immediately in election code-free districts, says Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to begin issuing new ration cards immediately in districts, where the model code of conduct for the MLC election is not in effect. During a review meeting on Monday, held to finalise the modalities for issuing new ration cards across the state, the CM, along with civil supplies minister N. Uttam …

Govt. committed to issue ration cards to all eligible families, says CM
1 month, 1 week ago

Govt. committed to issue ration cards to all eligible families, says CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced his government’s resolve to issue ration cards to all eligible families across the State and directed the officials concerned to make arrangements for the same. The officials should take into consideration the applications received for ration cards during Praja Palana programme, requests made during the caste survey and the representations submitted during gram …

Loot continues on new ration cards in Hyderabad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Loot continues on new ration cards in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The state government’s decision to issue new ration cards after a long gap of nine years, got thousands of poor and middle people rush to MeeSeva Centres to submit their applications. On the first day of the ration application timeline, a long queues, especially of women, were witnessed at a number of the government and private Mee Seva centres. In …

Forgery, ghost applicants, fake ration cards mar Jharkhand Maiya Samman Yojna
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Forgery, ghost applicants, fake ration cards mar Jharkhand Maiya Samman Yojna

The Hindu  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s ambitious scheme Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojna has run into rough weather after it came to light that as many as 11,200 fake applications have been submitted to get the benefit of the scheme in Bokaro district. Altogether this bank account has been used 94 times.” She added that in another case, 78 applications have been …

Only 3% got scheme benefits: Bandi Sanjay
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Only 3% got scheme benefits: Bandi Sanjay

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has accused the Telangana government of failing to deliver on its welfare promises, stating that less than three percent of beneficiaries of four key schemes — Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma Houses, Ration Cards and Indiramma Athmiya Bharosa — have received benefits since their launch on Republic Day. Additionally, you pledged …

BJP wants PM’s photo on ration shops; questions CM’s commitment towards six guarantees implementation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP wants PM’s photo on ration shops; questions CM’s commitment towards six guarantees implementation

The Hindu  

BJP Karimnagar MP and Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Wednesday, demanded the Congress government display Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph at ration shops and on ration cards since the Central government is providing free ration rice. Accusing the government of making ‘empty promises’, he questioned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s commitment towards implementing the six …

Delhi Election 2025: 3 lakh ration card applications await nod; 84,000 issued in last 5 years, shows RTI reply
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025: 3 lakh ration card applications await nod; 84,000 issued in last 5 years, shows RTI reply

Live Mint  

More than three lakh ration card applications are pending in Delhi as of December 30, 2024, the Delhi government said in its reply to a query raised under the Right to Information Act. of ration card applications pending as of December 30, 2024 is 3,37,444. of applications approved in the last five years is 84,692," the Information Technology branch of …

No deadline to apply for ration cards, Indiramma Indlu: Minister Uttam
2 months ago

No deadline to apply for ration cards, Indiramma Indlu: Minister Uttam

The Hindu  

Criticising the previous BRS government for issuing fewer than 40,000 ration cards during its 10-year rule, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy claimed that the welfare programmes initiated by the Congress government in Telangana were designed to reach every eligible individual, ensuring comprehensive coverage up to the saturation point. Mr. Uttam Kumar Reddy was joined by Transport …

Uttam slams BRS for not issuing ration cards, announces 40 lakh new ration cards from Jan. 26
2 months, 1 week ago

Uttam slams BRS for not issuing ration cards, announces 40 lakh new ration cards from Jan. 26

The Hindu  

Accusing the Bharat Rasthra Samithi of spreading lies regarding ration cards, Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has claimed that the Opposition party had not even issued 40,000 new ration cards during its 10-year rule. Speaking at several events in Huzurnagar constituency on Sunday, Mr. Reddy said a total of 12,07,558 applications for ration cards were pending …

Uttam Promises over 40 Lakh New Ration Cards to Eligible Families
2 months, 1 week ago

Uttam Promises over 40 Lakh New Ration Cards to Eligible Families

Deccan Chronicle  

Suryapet: Minister for irrigation and civil supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Sunday that the Congress government will issue over 40 lakh new ration cards, ending a decade-long wait for eligible families. He criticised the previous BRS government for not issuing new ration cards during its 10-year rule and reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to continuous issuance for all …

Telangana govt planning to prune ration cards: Harish Rao
2 months, 1 week ago

Telangana govt planning to prune ration cards: Harish Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao on Saturday demanded that the government issue ration cards to all applicants without pre-conditions. Addressing a press conference, Rao, who also released an open letter addressed to the Chief Minister on the ration cards issue, said that instead of selecting beneficiaries in villages, the government was drawing up the lists in Hyderabad. Chandrasekhar …

Odisha exposes ration card misuse: 4 lakh taxpayers benefiting from welfare scheme
2 months, 1 week ago

Odisha exposes ration card misuse: 4 lakh taxpayers benefiting from welfare scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: A startling revelation has rocked Odisha, with the discovery that nearly 4 lakh income tax-paying individuals in the state possess ration cards—benefits intended for economically disadvantaged families. The findings have prompted minister for food supplies and consumer welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, to launch an investigation and strongly criticise the previous Biju Janata Dal government for alleged lapses. Once the …

New ration cards in Telangana from Jan. 26, says Minister Ponnam Prabhakar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New ration cards in Telangana from Jan. 26, says Minister Ponnam Prabhakar

The Hindu  

The process of issuing new ration cards will commence from January 26, and the beneficiaries will be identified during the verification process at the field level between January 16 and 20. Transport and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar informed the media that the data of identified beneficiaries will be collated from January 21 and new ration cards will be …

Ministers flay Kaushik Reddy for ‘rude behaviour’ towards Jagtial MLA during DRC meeting
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ministers flay Kaushik Reddy for ‘rude behaviour’ towards Jagtial MLA during DRC meeting

The Hindu  

Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the behaviour of BRS MLA from Huzurabad P.Kaushik Reddy towards the Jagtial MLA M.Sanjay Kumar was “highly condemnable”, and added that the entire episode was created to divert attention from the meeting which was held to discuss welfare measures of the government. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the BRS …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to remove ineligible BPL ration card holders
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to remove ineligible BPL ration card holders

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday emphasized the need to identify and gradually remove ineligible BPL ration card holders who fail to meet the criteria set by the central government. Ineligible BPL ration cardholders should be given time to voluntarily return their BPL cards, after which action should be taken to cancel the cards by giving notice to them, the …

Over 40 Lakh Ghost Ration Card Holders Identified in Odisha: Minister Krushna Chandra
3 months ago

Over 40 Lakh Ghost Ration Card Holders Identified in Odisha: Minister Krushna Chandra

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Over 40 lakh ghost ration card holders have been identified in Odisha, according to food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra. “During the e-KYC process, it was discovered that each district has 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh ghost ration card holders. So far, more than 40 lakh ghost ration card holders have been identified. Efforts are already …

J & K: NC calls Mehbooba Mufti's claims of ration card cancellations ‘unfounded’
3 months ago

J & K: NC calls Mehbooba Mufti's claims of ration card cancellations ‘unfounded’

Hindustan Times  

The National Conference on Saturday dismissed Mehbooba Mufti's claims that ration cards of thousands of people below the poverty line were cancelled as "unfounded" and a "desperate ploy" to stay in the spotlight. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that around 1.5 lakh ration cards of people below the poverty line had been cancelled in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehbooba and other …

10 lakh white ration cards after Sankranti: Uttam Kumar Reddy
3 months, 1 week ago

10 lakh white ration cards after Sankranti: Uttam Kumar Reddy

New Indian Express  

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday revealed the state government’s decision to issue 10 lakh new white ration cards after Sankranti. Speaking in the Legislative Council, the minister said that the new ration cards, which will be like Smart Cards, will be issued based on details collected during the recent survey. 95 lakh card holders in the …

10 Lakh New Ration Cards to Be Issued in Telangana: Uttam Kumar
3 months, 1 week ago

10 Lakh New Ration Cards to Be Issued in Telangana: Uttam Kumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Civil supplies minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that the Telangana government is preparing to issue 10 lakh new white ration cards after Sankranti. Between 2016 and 2023, Telangana issued 6.47 lakh new food security cards, benefiting 20.69 lakh people. Under the National Food Security Act, the central government provides 54 lakh ration cards for 1.91 crore people. Uttam Kumar …

81.35 Crore People Getting Food Ration, Says Union; More Could Benefit Had 2021 Census Been Done, Petitioners Tell Supreme Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

81.35 Crore People Getting Food Ration, Says Union; More Could Benefit Had 2021 Census Been Done, Petitioners Tell Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court yesterday heard the matter pertaining to giving free ration cards to "28 crore" migrant workers and unskilled labourers found registered under the e-Shram portal.Before a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Manmohan, intervenor Prashant Bhushan reiterated that 6 orders have been passed by the Court for providing rations to all those eligible under the e-Shram. The Supreme …

Modi govt removes 5.8 crore fake ration cards through digital verification
4 months ago

Modi govt removes 5.8 crore fake ration cards through digital verification

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Union Food Ministry informed that the government’s incredible drive towards digitisation has revolutionised India’s Public Distribution System and established new standards for food security initiatives around the world. It further read, “These efforts have resulted in substantial reductions in leakages and enhanced targeting.” The ministry mentioned that almost all of the 20.4 crore ration cards have been …

Siddaramaiah reinstates ration cards for poor amid ongoing BPL card controversy
4 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah reinstates ration cards for poor amid ongoing BPL card controversy

India Today  

In response to widespread concerns, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday instructed the Food Department officials not to cancel the ration cards of poor families. The Chief Minister’s Office issued a statement clarifying that the ration cards of any families, except those of government employees and income tax payers, should not be cancelled. The controversy also surrounds the potential withdrawal …

Telangana to check other states’ ration rules
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana to check other states’ ration rules

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Cabinet sub-committee on the issuing of new ration cards, will study the norms that are prevalent in other states. Addressing the committee during a meeting on Saturday, civil supplies minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said, “It has been decided to seek opinions of both ruling and opposition party representatives while formulating the norms. There are around 89.96 lakh …

Cabinet panel to seek inputs from MPs, MLAs and MLCs on new ration cards: Uttam Kumar Reddy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cabinet panel to seek inputs from MPs, MLAs and MLCs on new ration cards: Uttam Kumar Reddy

The Hindu  

The government would issue new ration cards to all eligible beneficiaries and the modalities to be adopted need wider discussions with people’s representatives and political parties, said Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy. Addressing the media after a meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on new ration cards, he said the Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by him and consisting …

Odisha has over 16 lakh ghost ration cards; names of eligible beneficiaries were deleted, says minister
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha has over 16 lakh ghost ration cards; names of eligible beneficiaries were deleted, says minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Wednesday said there are over 16 lakh ghost ration card holders under the food security scheme in the state. While replying to a question by BJP MLA Durga Prasanna Nayak in the State Assembly, Patra informed that 6,19,836 applicants have applied for new ration cards. Those beneficiaries, who …

Telangana: Tummala Asserts No Change in Norms for Loan Waiver Beneficiaries
8 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Tummala Asserts No Change in Norms for Loan Waiver Beneficiaries

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has clarified that ration cards will be used only to identify families who can avail of the farm loan waiver. Clarifying on how the loan limit of Rs.2 lakh would apply to a farmer’s family, the minister said that members having different passbooks can avail the loan facility together. Answering queries on opposition criticism, …

Telangana govt. depriving people of free ration: Kishan Reddy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana govt. depriving people of free ration: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BJP state president G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday questioned why new ration cards are not being given to people. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “The state government is unable to even install new street lights. People are unable to make savings in self-help groups like DWCRA and are unable to avail new gas connections. The promised tola gold …

Supreme Court Directs Issuance of Ration Cards to 8 Crore E-Shram Registered Workers
1 year ago

Supreme Court Directs Issuance of Ration Cards to 8 Crore E-Shram Registered Workers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has directed the State Governments and Union Territories to grant ration cards to 8 crore workers in the Unorganised sector who, despite being registered under the center's e-Shram portal, do not have these ration cards. Shah and Ahsanuddin Amanullah directed state governments to grant ration cards to migrant or unorganized workers who do not have them but …

SC directs States and Union Territories to give ration cards to 8 crore migrant workers
1 year ago

SC directs States and Union Territories to give ration cards to 8 crore migrant workers

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on March 19 took exception to the delays in the implementation of its April 2023 order to provide ration cards to about eight crore migrant workers registered in the eShram portal but not covered under the National Food Security Act. A Bench led by Justice Hima Kohli directed States and Union Territories to provide ration cards to …

Provide ration cards to registered migrant workers in 2 months: SC
1 year ago

Provide ration cards to registered migrant workers in 2 months: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed states and Union territories to provide ration cards to all migrant labourers registered with the e-Shram portal within two months, after it was told by a group of citizens that out of the total of 288 million labourers registered on the portal, nearly 80 million do not have ration cards to avail benefits under …

Ration card is not address proof: Delhi HC
1 year ago

Ration card is not address proof: Delhi HC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has said that ration cards cannot be considered a reliable source of proof of address, as they exist only to ensure the provision of food grains at a reasonable price to citizens. This policy delineates the eligibility criteria for the allotment of alternative dwelling units to rehabilitate and relocate JJ colony dwellers, and states that a …

Punjab cabinet approves restoring benefits to 10.77 lakh ration card holders
1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab cabinet approves restoring benefits to 10.77 lakh ration card holders

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday announced to restoration 10.77 lakh cancelled ration cards across the state with immediate effect to enable the people to avail the benefits of the ration being supplied under the public distribution system. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A decision to this effect was taken by the council of ministers in its meeting held here under the …

Assam rolls out ration card distribution for 42 lakh new beneficiaries; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches scheme in Jalukbari
1 year, 2 months ago

Assam rolls out ration card distribution for 42 lakh new beneficiaries; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches scheme in Jalukbari

The Hindu  

Ration card distribution to more than 42 lakh new beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act has started in Assam, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launching it in his constituency Jalukbari. “A total of 42,85,745 new beneficiaries will be covered under the NFSA in the State, with ceremonial distribution of ration cards to be held across the State,” an …

Huge response for Praja Palana in Warangal, Karimnagar
1 year, 2 months ago

Huge response for Praja Palana in Warangal, Karimnagar

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal/ Karimnagar: Huge number of people of various sections flooded the gram panchayats and municipal offices to submit their applications for the Six Guarantees schemes by the Congress government as part of the Praja Palana programme, which started on Thursday in the erstwhile Warangal and Karimnagar districts. They applied for Maha Lakshmi, Indiramma House and Gruha Jyothi schemes and worried …

Issue New Ration Cards Before Implementing Six Guarantees: Says Bandi
1 year, 3 months ago

Issue New Ration Cards Before Implementing Six Guarantees: Says Bandi

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Welcoming the Congress government’s call for applications from people to implement ‘six guarantees’ of the party, BJP national general secretary Bandi Sanjay Kumar asked when would the government issue new ration cards to the people. This apart, around a lakh more people require new ration cards.” He said that since the Lok Sabha elections were approaching, the state government …

Issue New Ration Cards Before Implementing Six Guarantees: Says Bandi
1 year, 3 months ago

Issue New Ration Cards Before Implementing Six Guarantees: Says Bandi

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Welcoming the Congress government’s call for applications from people to implement ‘six guarantees’ of the party, BJP national general secretary Bandi Sanjay Kumar asked when would the government issue new ration cards to the people. This apart, around a lakh more people require new ration cards.” He said that since the Lok Sabha elections were approaching, the state government …

KTR announces new ration cards from Jan. 2024
1 year, 4 months ago

KTR announces new ration cards from Jan. 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS working president and minister K.T. Rama Rao on Sunday announced that the new ration cards would be issued to people from January 2024 if the BRS was voted into power. At a road show in Choppadandi in Karimnagar, Rao said that the government would supply super fine rice to existing ration card holders. At a separate road show …

Conduct Survey Of All Pending Ration Card Applications For Decision On Food Security Allowance Under NFSA: High Court Directs Delhi Govt
1 year, 7 months ago

Conduct Survey Of All Pending Ration Card Applications For Decision On Food Security Allowance Under NFSA: High Court Directs Delhi Govt

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to conduct a survey of all the pending applications for ration cards and decide if the persons will be entitled to receive the food security allowance. “The State Government is, therefore, directed to conduct the survey of all pending applications to see as to whether they would be entitled to receive …

T.N. women’s basic income scheme | 8.56 lakh application forms will be distributed in first phase in Chennai
1 year, 8 months ago

T.N. women’s basic income scheme | 8.56 lakh application forms will be distributed in first phase in Chennai

The Hindu  

A total of 8,56,930 application forms will be distributed in the first phase of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, said a senior Chennai Corporation official. A total of 703 ration shops across 98 wards will be included in this first phase with 1,727 volunteers working to clear at least 50 applications every day. The second phase is also estimated to …

Ahead of launch of T.N.’s basic income scheme for women, Collectors told not to allow splitting of ration cards
1 year, 8 months ago

Ahead of launch of T.N.’s basic income scheme for women, Collectors told not to allow splitting of ration cards

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government has directed the Collectors not to allow splitting of ration cards, as a matter of routine, in the run-up to the launch of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, a basic income scheme for women heads of families, scheduled for September 15. As for ₹2.5 lakh as the family annual income limit, another official said this was …

TS ration dealers called off strike, resume rice distribution
1 year, 9 months ago

TS ration dealers called off strike, resume rice distribution

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Ration dealers on Tuesday called off their strike following an assurance from civil supplies minister Gangula Kamalakar and agreed to resume the supply of subsidy rice to the ration cardholders with immediate effect. The minister assured the joint action committee of Telangana State Ration Dealers Association during talks at the Dr B.R. The minister said that GOs related to …

Supreme Court directs provision of ration cards to 8 crore migrant workers not covered under National Food Security Act
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court directs provision of ration cards to 8 crore migrant workers not covered under National Food Security Act

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday, April 20, 2023 directed States and Union Territories to provide ration cards to about eight crore migrant workers registered in the eShram portal but not covered under the National Food Security Act. “Meaning thereby, the rest of the registrants on eShram portal are still without ration cards… Without a ration card a migrant/unorganised labourer or …

Are Migrants Registered In E-Shram Portal Given Benefits Under Food Security Act? Supreme Court Asks Centre, States
2 years, 1 month ago

Are Migrants Registered In E-Shram Portal Given Benefits Under Food Security Act? Supreme Court Asks Centre, States

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Union of India and all state governments to inform whether the 28.55 crores migrants/unorganised workers registered on the E-Shram portal are having the ration cards and whether all of them are given the benefit of food under the National Food Security Act. Only the money is being given by the central government, they …

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