In 2024, several new schemes have been introduced for ration card holders in India to improve access to essential services and benefits. Here are some of the key schemes:
1. **One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)**: This scheme allows beneficiaries to access their Public Distribution System (PDS) entitlements from any Fair Price Shop (FPS) across the country using their existing ration cards linked with Aadhaar. This is particularly beneficial for migrant workers who can now claim their ration from any location
2. **Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)** and **Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY)**: In Maharashtra, these health insurance schemes provide up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Ration card holders can access cashless treatment in empaneled hospitals across the state
3. **Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)**: This scheme continues to provide free food grains (5 kg per person per month) to eligible ration card holders. This is part of the government's effort to ensure food security amid economic challenges
4. **Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)**: Ration card holders from economically weaker sections can avail benefits under this housing scheme, which provides interest subsidies for affordable housing
5. **Assam's Ration Card Distribution**: Assam has rolled out new ration cards to over 42 lakh beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), aiming to improve food security and extend additional benefits like life and accidental insurance coverage
6. **Odisha's Interest-Free Loans**: Odisha is providing interest-free loans to 2 lakh youths for entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities, targeting young individuals from ration card-holding families
The Government of Telangana has introduced a new scheme in 2024 for ration cards to streamline the process and ensure food security for its citizens. The application process is now available online, making it easier and more accessible for eligible residents to apply.
### Key Highlights of the New Ration Card Scheme:
1. **Eligibility Criteria**:
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Telangana.
- They should belong to economically weaker sections.
- Individuals who own houses, cars, or pay income tax are not eligible. Government employees are also excluded
2. **Types of Ration Cards**:
- **APL (Above Poverty Line)**: For individuals with an annual income above Rs. 10,000, primarily used for identity proof.
- **BPL (Below Poverty Line)**: For families below the state’s poverty threshold, providing subsidized food grains.
- **AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana)**: For the most underprivileged families, offering significant food subsidies
3. **Application Process**:
- Applications can be submitted through the official Meeseva portal [ts.meeseva.telangana.gov.in](https://ts.meeseva.telangana.gov.in/)
- Required documents include Aadhaar card, residence certificate, passport-sized photo, mobile number, and email ID
4. **Benefits**:
- Ration cards ensure access to essential food items at subsidized rates.
- The new online application process saves time and brings transparency.
- Beneficiaries can apply from home, improving their standard of living by ensuring regular food supply
5. **Tracking Application Status**:
- Applicants can track the status of their ration card application online through the EPDS Telangana website [epds.telangana.gov.in](https://epds.telangana.gov.in/) by entering their application number
6. **Adding/Removing Family Members**:
- Citizens can add or remove family members from their ration card by filling out specific forms available on the Meeseva portal
For more detailed information and to apply, you can visit the [official Meeseva portal](https://ts.meeseva.telangana.gov.in/)
These schemes collectively aim to enhance the welfare of ration card holders by ensuring food security, healthcare, housing, and financial support.
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