4.39 crore bogus ration cards weeded out
New Delhi, Nov 06: A total of about 4.39 Crore ineligible/bogus ration cards have been weeded out in the country during the period 2013 to 2020, so far, by the State/UT Governments.
This was done as part of technology-driven PDS reforms across the country to modernise the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).
The government had increased transparency through measures like digitization of ration cards/beneficiaries databases and Aadhaar seeding.
The respective quota of National Food Security Act (NFSA) coverage released is being regularly utilised by concerned State/UT for the ‘Rightful Targeting’ of beneficiaries.
The NFSA provides coverage for 81.35 crore people to receive highly subsidised foodgrains through TPDS, which is nearly 2/3rd of the country’s population as per the Census of 2011.
Presently, more than 80 Crore persons in the country are receiving foodgrains (Rice, Wheat and Coarse grains) at highly subsidised Central Issue Prices of Rs. 3, 2 and 1 per Kg respectively under NFSA, on monthly basis.
