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 Manohar
Union minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar
MLC Alapati Rajendra Prasad
Minister 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 beneficiaries
Over 4 crore people receiving ration services
The 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 individuals
This 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 gram
Palm oil
Wheat
The 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 emphasized the government’s focus on:
Critical development projects like Amaravati and Polavaram
Repairing and constructing roads across the state
Ensuring 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 benefits
Reduced need for physical visits to shops
Efficient monitoring and tracking of ration supplies
Enhanced portability and flexibility for citizens
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