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What are the benefits of one nation one ration card scheme?
Benefits. This system allows all NFSA beneficiaries, particularly migrant beneficiaries, to claim either full or part foodgrains from any Fair Price Shop (FPS) in the country through existing ration card with biometric/Aadhaar authentication in a seamless manner.
What is the main benefit of one nation one ration card scheme announced by the Finance Minister on 14th May 2020?
17 States implement One Nation One Ration Card system Get additional borrowing of Rs. 37,600 crore
| Sl.No. | State | Amount (Rs in crore) |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | Karnataka | 4,509 |
| 7. | Kerala | 2,261 |
| 8. | Madhya Pradesh | 2,373 |
| 9. | Manipur | 75 |
What is the importance of ration card?
A Ration card is the official document issued by the respective state governments. The card enables eligible households to buy food grains at subsidized rates under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The document serves as a common form of identification for many individuals.
Can we use ration card all over India?
The One Nation One Ration Card scheme is one of the several plans being implemented under the NFSA to enable nationwide portability of ration cards. Under this scheme, all eligible ration card holders and beneficiaries covered under the NFSA can access their benefits from fair price shops (FPS) anywhere in the country.
What is the benefit of ration card to the poor?
Ration cards are an official document issued by state governments in India to households that are eligible to purchase subsidised food grain from the Public Distribution System under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). They also serve as a common form of identification for many Indians.
What is the benefits of white ration card?
White Ration cardholders can get food and food grains at subsidised rates. White Ration cards also help in getting the free medical assistance in Arogyasri Hospitals. They are often used as a Residence proof for Property transactions and Driving licenses.
What is the ‘One Nation One ration card’ scheme?
The technological platform required for the ‘one nation one ration card’ scheme will be provided by the Integrated Management of Public Distribution System (IM-PDS) portal ( http://www.impds.nic.in/ ). This portal will make it possible for the migrant workers to purchase food grains from any FPS located in any state of the country.
What is ration card portability scheme for migrant workers?
This was announced as a relief measure for millions of India’s migrant workers. Presently, 20 states in India have adopted this scheme and have implemented ration card portability in their jurisdictions. As per the latest statement issued by the government to the press, the scheme will be further extended to the remaining states by March 2021.
How many ration cards are there in India?
Presently, around 23 crore ration cards have been issued to Indian families covering about 80 crore beneficiaries. As per the existing norms, every ration card is linked to a particular FPS in the locality where the family lives. Hence the given family can buy their supply of food grains only from the designated FPS.