‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme makes food security portable: Centre tells SC
3 years, 6 months ago

‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme makes food security portable: Centre tells SC

The Hindu  

‘ One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme makes food security “portable” and is tailor-made for migrant labourers, the government told the Supreme Court on Monday. “One Nation One Ration Card plan aims to empower all National Food Security Act migrant beneficiaries to access foodgrains from any Fair Price Shop of their choice anywhere in the country by using their same/existing ration card with biometric authentication,” the Centre explained in the Supreme Court. With growing inter-State migration from villages and rural towns to big cities, the effort was to ensure that migrant workers and their families got assured access to nutrition via national portability of ration cards under the Food Security Act. “Although the facility of ONORC shall equally benefit all 80 crore NFSA beneficiaries to lift their foodgrains from any FPS of choice, it primarily aims to enable migratory NFSA beneficiaries who frequently travel in search of better opportunities or for any other reasons, to access the Public Distribution System,” the government said in its written submissions filed in the court.

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

Cabinet panel to seek inputs from MPs, MLAs and MLCs on new ration cards: Uttam Kumar Reddy
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Assam rolls out ration card distribution for 42 lakh new beneficiaries; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches scheme in Jalukbari
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Supreme Court directs provision of ration cards to 8 crore migrant workers not covered under National Food Security Act
1 year, 8 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
1 year, 10 months 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 …

India denying subsidised food grains to millions of its poor
3 years, 3 months ago

India denying subsidised food grains to millions of its poor

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India – Tabassum Nisha lives in a shanty in a cramped corner of New Delhi’s Malviya Nagar neighbourhood with her five children. The ration card is a document issued by various state governments to households eligible to purchase subsidised food grains from the public distribution system under the National Food Security Act. When the Delhi government in 2020 …

Use of ration card portability on the rise in Uttar Pradesh
3 years, 5 months ago

Use of ration card portability on the rise in Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: As the ration card portability projects gains momentum, more and more beneficiaries are using the facility to buy subsidized food grains from any of the public distribution system shop across the state and the country and not necessarily from the shop where they are registered. HT Image As many as 29,259 beneficiaries having ration cards in UP availed food …

What Is One Nation, One Ration Card? What Challenges Does It Face?
3 years, 5 months ago

What Is One Nation, One Ration Card? What Challenges Does It Face?

The Quint  

According to an article published in Livemint, the scheme has its origins in 2011, when a task force was founded by then Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. The ONORC was envisioned to amplify access to PDS benefits for the NFSA beneficiaries, by allowing them to avail the benefits even outside the jurisdiction of the FPS they were originally assigned. As per …

On migrant workers, SC issues a stern reminder
3 years, 5 months ago

On migrant workers, SC issues a stern reminder

Hindustan Times  

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, gave a slew of directives to the Centre, the states, and Union Territories to provide relief to migrant workers, whose lives and livelihoods have been severely affected by the pandemic. Calling the Centre’s attitude towards the migrants “lackadaisical,” SC directed it to ensure that the proposed national database for unorganised workers …

SC tells states/UTs to implement 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme by 31 July; all you need to know
3 years, 5 months ago

SC tells states/UTs to implement 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme by 31 July; all you need to know

Firstpost  

The plea sought directions to the Centre and states to ensure food security, cash transfers, and other welfare measures for migrant workers The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed states and Union Territories to implement the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme by 31 July, and instructed the Centre to provide free dry ration to migrant workers till the COVID-19 situation …

Implement 'One Nation, One Ration' Scheme for Migrant Workers by July 31: SC to States
3 years, 5 months ago

Implement 'One Nation, One Ration' Scheme for Migrant Workers by July 31: SC to States

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the “One Nation, One Ration” scheme for migrant workers must be implemented by all states by July 31, adding that the state governments “must run community kitchens to feed the migrants till the end of the pandemic”. “This has triggered a second exodus of migrant workers who are flocking train and bus terminals in …

States Must Implement 'One Nation, One Ration Card' Scheme By July 31; Run Community Kitchens For Migrants : Supreme Court
3 years, 5 months ago

States Must Implement 'One Nation, One Ration Card' Scheme By July 31; Run Community Kitchens For Migrants : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that all states must implement the "one nation, one ration card" scheme - which enables migrant workers to avail ration benefits from any part of the country - by July 31.The Supreme Court also passed a slew of other directions for the benefit and welfare of migrant workers.The following are the directions : It …

AAP govt again sends file on doorstep delivery of ration scheme to L-G: CMO
3 years, 6 months ago

AAP govt again sends file on doorstep delivery of ration scheme to L-G: CMO

India TV News  

The AAP dispensation has again sent the file on its doorstep delivery of ration scheme to Lt Governor Anil Baijal, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office on Thursday, amid a tug of war between the Centre and the Delhi government over it. "The Kejriwal government plans to implement an order by the central government on February 1, …

Delhi govt's claim on implementation of 'one nation one ration card' misleading, Centre tells SC
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi govt's claim on implementation of 'one nation one ration card' misleading, Centre tells SC

Firstpost  

In an affidavit, the Union government said the AAP government has implemented the ‘one nation-one ration card’ plan only in Circle 63 Seemapuri New Delhi: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that AAP government’s claim regarding the launch of ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ plan is misleading as a large number of migrants workers are unable to take the …

One Nation One Ration Card : Integration Of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi & West Bengal Remaining, Centre Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

One Nation One Ration Card : Integration Of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi & West Bengal Remaining, Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

A total of 32 States/UTs covering around 86% of the population covered under the National Food Security Act in the country have been brought under the ONORC plan by December 2020, with the exception of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and West Bengal, submitted the Centre to the Supreme Court in the Suo Moto Migrant Workers case. "The integration of remaining 4 …

Delhi’s claim of ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ launch ‘misleading’: Centre to SC
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi’s claim of ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ launch ‘misleading’: Centre to SC

The Hindu  

The Centre has maintained in the Supreme Court that Delhi government’s claim to have launched ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme in the Capital is “misleading”. “The claim of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi regarding launch of One Nation One Ration Card plan in NCT of Delhi is misleading, as they claim to have implemented it only in …

Execute ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme, Supreme Court tells Bengal
3 years, 6 months ago

Execute ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme, Supreme Court tells Bengal

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday insisted that West Bengal government must implement the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme for the benefit of migrant workers. The scheme gives migrants access to food grains in any fair price shop anywhere in the country, no matter where their ration card is registered. “You must implement the One Nation One Ration Card scheme,” …

Implement One Nation One Ration Card Scheme Immediately, It's for Migrants: SC Raps Bengal
3 years, 6 months ago

Implement One Nation One Ration Card Scheme Immediately, It's for Migrants: SC Raps Bengal

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the West Bengal government to implement Centre’s ‘one nation-one ration card’ scheme immediately without any excuse. Under the scheme, the beneficiaries of government’s public distribution system will be able to draw ration from any biometric verification-enabled fair price shop across states and Union territories covered by it. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has …

10 lakh migrants in Delhi will benefit if ONORC is implemented, says Food Secretary
3 years, 6 months ago

10 lakh migrants in Delhi will benefit if ONORC is implemented, says Food Secretary

The Hindu  

Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey has written to the Delhi government, urging it to resume the use of electronic Point of Sale machines at ration shops, so that the One Nation One Ration Card scheme can be implemented in the State. In a time of COVID-related distress, the scheme would benefit an estimated 10 lakh migrant workers in Delhi who have …

'One Nation, One Ration Card' Expands to 32 States, Scheme Aimed at Migrant Workers
3 years, 9 months ago

'One Nation, One Ration Card' Expands to 32 States, Scheme Aimed at Migrant Workers

News 18  

The Central government’s “one nation, one ration card” programme, that is aimed at enabling access to subsidized foodgrains for 8 crore migrant workers, is now operational in all 32 states. Food secretary Sudhanshu Pandey said that the government has rolled out “Mera Ration”, a mobile application which is available to 67 percent of the population or over 80 crore beneficiaries …

One Nation One Ration Card on parliamentary panel radar
3 years, 11 months ago

One Nation One Ration Card on parliamentary panel radar

Live Mint  

The ambitious One-Nation-One-Ration Card scheme of the Union government has come under the scrutiny of a parliamentary panel, with Opposition members planning to raise concerns over gaps in its implementation and the efficiency of the public distribution system network. There are several states that have flagged inconsistencies in the distribution system, compatibility of Aadhaar authentication and effective machines for fingerprint …

Nine States Have Implemented 'One Nation One Ration Card' System: Finance Ministry
4 years ago

Nine States Have Implemented 'One Nation One Ration Card' System: Finance Ministry

News 18  

As many as nine states have completed One Nation One Ration Card reform following which the central government has allowed them to raise an additional Rs 23,523 crore, said an official release on Wednesday. In addition to the One Nation One Ration Card, it said, other reforms specified as a precondition to avail additional borrowing are: ease of doing business …

Govt Weeds Out 4.39 Crore Bogus Ration Cards Under NFSA Since 2013, Says Food Ministry
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt Weeds Out 4.39 Crore Bogus Ration Cards Under NFSA Since 2013, Says Food Ministry

News 18  

The government on Friday said about 4.39 crore bogus ration cards have been weeded out since 2013 for rightful targeting of beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act. In a statement, the Union food ministry said that amid the technology-driven reforms to modernise the PDS, a total of about 4.39 crore ineligible or bogus ration cards have been weeded out …

Tamil Nadu joins ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme
4 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu joins ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday launched the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme in 32 districts of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, families having Priority Household ration cards and Antodaya Anna Yojana ration cards from Tamil Nadu, while migrating to other States, can receive their monthly entitlements through biometric authentication under the National Food Security Act, 2013, an …

Food Ministry Considering Extending Implementation of Ration Card Portability Beyond Mar 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

Food Ministry Considering Extending Implementation of Ration Card Portability Beyond Mar 2021

News 18  

The food ministry on Friday said it is considering extending the implementation of ration card portability under the 'One Nation-One Ration Card' initiative beyond March 2021. Under the 'One Nation-One Ration Card' initiative, eligible beneficiaries would be able to avail their entitled foodgrains under the National Food Security Act from any fair price shop in the country using the same …

One nation one ration card, free food schemes falter, marginal beneficiaries covered
4 years, 4 months ago

One nation one ration card, free food schemes falter, marginal beneficiaries covered

India Today  

The 'one nation one ration card' scheme and distribution of free foodgrain, the two measures announced by the Centre as a panacea for crores of migrants facing hunger and destitution during the Covid-19 lockdown, seem to have failed. That means the one nation one ration card scheme benefitted barely 13,000 migrants. But, the Department of Food & Public Distribution in …

Food rationing system digitised in 24 states: Centre
4 years, 4 months ago

Food rationing system digitised in 24 states: Centre

Hindustan Times  

India’s food-rationing system has been fully digitised in 24 states, allowing beneficiaries to receive subsidised food handouts in any of these states, a boost for migrant labourers, food minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Saturday. Food minister Ram Vilas Paswan The “One Nation One Ration Card” system, a digital platform which ensures in-kind welfare benefits move with migrants, now covers …

J&K, Manipur, Nagaland & Uttarakhand Join 'One Nation-One Ration Card' Scheme: Ram Vilas Paswan
4 years, 4 months ago

J&K, Manipur, Nagaland & Uttarakhand Join 'One Nation-One Ration Card' Scheme: Ram Vilas Paswan

News 18  

Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland and Uttarakhand have joined the 'One Nation-One Ration Card' scheme, taking the total number of states and union territories connected under the scheme to 24, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Saturday. Under the 'One Nation-One Ration Card' initiative, eligible beneficiaries would be able to avail their entitled foodgrains under NFSA from any fair …

‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme, mobile depots to ensure fair distribution: Chautala
4 years, 4 months ago

‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme, mobile depots to ensure fair distribution: Chautala

Hindustan Times  

To provide ration to needy people and bolster the public distribution system of the state, the Haryana government may introduce mobile ration depots in densely populated areas, where conventional fair price shops often fail to meet the demand. Dushyant Chautala, deputy chief minister, Haryana, announced the proposed plan on Thursday, while speaking at a programme on the ‘one nation, one …

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