Telangana Government Launches New Ration Card Initiative to Expand Welfare Benefits
The Telangana government is taking significant strides towards enhancing welfare benefits for its citizens by initiating the issuance of new ration cards. This program, championed by Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, aims to ensure that all eligible individuals are included in the state’s welfare schemes, preventing anyone from being left behind.
Recently, various gram sabhas held across Telangana’s villages have witnessed officials announcing beneficiary lists for several key initiatives, including the TG New Ration Cards, Indiramma Manzanu, Rythu Bharosa, and Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa. The official launch of these welfare schemes is scheduled for this Sunday, marking a pivotal moment in the state’s commitment to social welfare.
During these gram sabhas, Minister Reddy addressed the concerns of residents, emphasizing that ration cards would be granted to every eligible applicant. He encouraged individuals whose names do not appear on the initial beneficiary lists to submit their applications at the ongoing gram sabhas, which will be accepting submissions until Friday. Reddy assured the public, “Every eligible individual will receive a ration card. The government has ensured that even applications submitted today will be reviewed promptly.”
At a recent gathering in the Manakondur Gram Sabha of Karimnagar district, Reddy criticized the previous administration for its inadequate distribution of ration cards over the past decade. He highlighted the Congress government’s efforts to reform the system, making it more accessible and efficient for the citizens.
The new ration card initiative is expected to benefit around 40 lakh individuals across Telangana. Under this revamped scheme, each cardholder will receive six kilograms of rice per person, free of charge. Furthermore, eligible beneficiaries will gain access to a range of other welfare programs, such as the Indiramma housing scheme and financial assistance for farmers and agricultural laborers.
As part of the Rythu Bharosa scheme, farmers with arable land will receive Rs 12,000 annually, while landless agricultural laborers will also be supported with the same amount through the Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa initiative.
In addition to the ration card initiative, Reddy updated the community on the progress of the Narayanpur irrigation project, which is anticipated to be completed within a year. This project is set to increase agricultural cultivation across 70,000 acres of land, demonstrating the government’s commitment to cost-efficient infrastructure development aimed at maximizing agricultural output.
The gram sabhas have seen a remarkable surge in applications for new ration cards, with officials noting a substantial increase in submissions. The application window is open until Friday, and the distribution of ration cards to verified beneficiaries will commence on Sunday.
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