The andhra pradesh government has rolled out a
door-to-door distribution of smart ration cards, aiming to modernize the public distribution system and make welfare benefits more accessible to citizens. Here’s everything you need to know:
1. Festive Launch in Tenali
The initiative was inaugurated in
Nandivelugu village, tenali constituency, guntur district. The launch was attended by:
Civil Supplies minister Nadendla ManoharUnion minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr Pemmasani ChandrasekharMLC Alapati Rajendra PrasadMinister Manohar urged people
not to believe “malicious propaganda” spread by previous governments, highlighting the achievements of the current administration.
2. Smart Ration Cards for Every Household
The government aims to deliver smart ration cards to
every household in the state, covering:
1.46 crore beneficiariesOver 4 crore people receiving ration servicesThe cards will simplify access to government welfare schemes, including the
subsidy for three free gas cylinders per year under the Deepam-2 scheme.
3. home Delivery for Vulnerable Citizens
For the past three months, ration supplies have been delivered
five days ahead of schedule to:Senior citizens (65+ years)Physically challenged individualsThis ensures
timely access to essential food items and reduces the need for these groups to travel to fair-price shops.
4. Wide-Ranging Distribution Network
Andhra Pradesh has
29,000 fair-price shops across the state, supplying items such as:Red gramPalm oilWheatThe smart ration card system also includes a
portability feature, allowing citizens to collect their ration from
anywhere in the state. Queries can be addressed via the
toll-free number 1967.
5. Andhra Pradesh: A Pioneer in Smart Ration Cards
Union minister Dr Pemmasani chandrasekhar noted that andhra pradesh is the
first state in India to implement smart ration cards at this scale. He emphadata-sized the government’s focus on:Critical development projects like
Amaravati and PolavaramRepairing and constructing
roads across the stateEnsuring
equitable welfare delivery for all sections of society
6. Completion Timeline
The government plans to
complete the distribution of smart ration cards by september 15, 2025, making it a
quick and comprehensive rollout aimed at benefiting millions of residents.
7. Benefits of Smart Ration Cards
The smart ration card system promises multiple advantages:Streamlined access to
food subsidies and welfare benefitsReduced need for
physical visits to shopsEfficient monitoring and tracking of ration suppliesEnhanced
portability and flexibility for citizens