Telangana Ration Card Distribution to Begin Today: CM Revanth Reddy To Launch in Suryapet

Hyderabad, July 14, 2025: In a transformative step for food security, Telangana will distribute 5 lakh new ration cards starting today across all districts. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to inaugurate the distribution at a public event in Tirumalagiri, Suryapet district, marking the state’s first large-scale ration card issuance in nearly a decade. Approximately 11.30 lakh economically vulnerable citizens will gain access to subsidized essentials through this initiative.

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Key Distribution Details

• Launch Event: July 14, 2025, by CM Revanth Reddy in Tirumalagiri
• Scale: 5 lakh white ration cards statewide
• Total Coverage: Ration cards now cover 94.72 lakh households benefiting 3.14 crore people
• Technology: New ATM-style smart cards with QR codes and anti-fraud features

Revolutionary Smart Cards

The next-generation ration cards feature:

• Bank-card design (durable, pocket-friendly)
• Unique QR codes for biometric verification at Fair Price Shops
• Tamper-proof security to prevent duplication
• Multi-scheme readiness for future welfare integrations

Eligibility & Status Check

Priority given to applicants meeting these criteria:
✅ Permanent Telangana residency
✅ Annual income under ₹1.5L (rural)/₹2L (urban)
✅ No existing ration card from other states
✅ Special priority: Widows, seniors, disabled, and landless laborers

Beneficiaries can verify approval status via:

1. EPDS Portal: https://epds.telangana.gov.in/FoodSecurityAct/
2. T-Ration App: Official Android application
3. SMS Alerts: Automated updates for registered numbers
4. MeeSeva Centres: Local assistance for status queries

Coverage Expansion

Since December 2023, ration card coverage has surged:

Period	Cards	Beneficiaries
Pre-2023	89.95 lakh	2.81 crore
Post-distribution	94.72 lakh	3.14 crore
(Note: Previous administration issued only 49,000 cards in 10 years)

Entitlements for Cardholders

Approved families will receive:

• Monthly 6 kg free rice per person
• Healthcare: Rajiv Aarogyasri (₹10 lakh coverage)
• Education: Fee reimbursement support
• Subsidies: LPG cylinders (₹500), power (200 free units)
• Essential commodities: Wheat, sugar, kerosene

Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy confirmed: “Distribution will begin at Tirumalagiri and extend to all constituencies, with MLAs personally overseeing the process. Our goal is zero exclusion of eligible families.” The initiative adds ₹1,200 crore annually to the state’s welfare budget.

Next Steps:

Beneficiaries with approved status should:

1. Carry Aadhaar and acknowledgment slip
2. Visit designated distribution centers in their constituency
3. Collect biometric-enabled smart cards from today onward

Note: Applications remain open at MeeSeva/Prajapalana centers for pending cases.