Telangana Govt to Distribute 1.05 Crore New Ration Cards from August 15
The Telangana government has announced that it will begin distributing 1.05 crore newly approved laminated Public Distribution System (PDS) ration cards across the state from August 15, coinciding with India's Independence Day.
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced that it will begin distributing 1.05 crore newly approved laminated Public Distribution System (PDS) ration cards across the state from August 15, coinciding with India’s Independence Day.
The decision was formalised through an official memorandum issued by Irrigation, Food and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy. The initiative aims to ensure that every newly eligible family receives access to government welfare schemes through the new ration cards.
The state-level launch of the distribution programme will be led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in Sangareddy. Simultaneously, ration card distribution events will be conducted across all 119 Assembly constituencies in Telangana.
According to the government, the distribution programme will be coordinated by the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) in each constituency, with district administrations responsible for ensuring smooth implementation.
The ration cards will be distributed on August 15 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Officials have been instructed to complete all necessary arrangements in advance, including the finalisation of beneficiary lists, printing and transportation of the laminated ration cards, establishment of distribution centres, public convenience facilities, and media coverage, along with photography and videography of the events.
The government said the large-scale distribution drive is intended to strengthen the Public Distribution System and ensure that eligible families can seamlessly access food security benefits and other welfare programmes offered by the state.
