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Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
New Ration Cards: Civil Supplies dept receives more than 28L applications
Hyderabad: As part of the ongoing processing programme for new ration cards, the Civil Supplies department has received between January and July 14 this year a total of 28.27 lakh applications, including 19.5 lakh applications through the Praja Palana programme and 8.7 lakh through MeeSeva. The State Civil Supplies Department has received a total 28,27,264 new ration card applications by July 14. According to the RTI reply to Kareem Ansari, a total of 3,69,095 ration cards have been approved, while 16,391 applications were rejected during the same period. It also revealed that between January and July 14, a total of 19,57,105 ration card applications were received through the Praja Palana programme. Additionally, 8,70,159 applications were submitted via Mee Seva centres. The total number of applications crossed 28 lakh till now. The State government officially started distributing new ration cards on July 14. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy launched the initiative during a public meeting held in Tungaturthi, Suryapet district. This is part of the government's efforts to expand the Public Distribution System (PDS) and ensure food security for more low-income families. The Chief Minister said that lakhs families were recently allowed to apply for new ration cards. With this move, the total number of families getting PDS entitlements through ration cards in Telangana has grown from 2.8 crore to 3.1 crore. These cards help eligible families get subsidized rice, grains, and other essentials through fair price shops across the state. Officials said the distribution process will be transparent and fair, and that the government wants to make sure no deserving family is left out. People who receive these new ration cards will get access to better-quality rice and more consistent support under the updated food security program. The government is also working to improve the delivery system and reduce waste.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Penalty imposed on ration agency for not supplying kerosene to Edamalakudy
The kerosene ration allocated to the tribal panchayat in Edamalakudy has been lying unclaimed for the past two years, even as residents depend on firewood, solar lamps, and battery torches to meet lighting purposes. Only 110 of the 800 houses in the village have power connections. According to officials, the Devikulam Girijan Cooperative Society, which is in charge of ration distribution at Edamalakudy, stopped ration kerosene supply in April 2023. Kanthiraj, a resident of the Edalipparakkudy tribal settlement, says they have not received kerosene from the ration shop in the past two years. 'Kerosene was used for lighting lamps in homes, and after the distribution stopped, families are using solar light, battery torches, and firewood during night, which has added to our financial burden,' he says. Sreekrishnan, a resident of the Shedukudy tribal settlement, says the same is the case in his settlement Residents say the electrification process has been completed in only three of the 26 settlements in Edamalakkudy. 'As there is no electricity connection for over 500 families in the settlement, they are eligible for six litre of kerosene every three months. However, the Girijan society stopped kerosene collection from April 2023 onwards. As per the rule, the licensee must collect the kerosene allotment and ensure distribution to the cardholders,' says Sanjaynath R., civil supply officer of Devikulam taluk. 'For the past two years, the society has not collected 14,500 litres of kerosene meant for Edamalakkudy. Citing that kerosene has not been collected for over two years, the Civil Supplies department has slapped a penalty of ₹9,79,090 on the tribal cooperative society functioning in the area. Though rice and other essential items are provided free of charge, the price of kerosene must be paid for in advance. The price of one litre of kerosene is ₹65,' he says. Meanwhile, the State Food Commission intervened to ensure proper ration distribution at Edamalakkudy. Chairperson Ginu Zacharia Oommen said the commission, on receiving a report from the Idukki district supply officer, directed the Tribal Welfare department and the Integrated Tribal Development Project office to ensure a proper system for smooth ration distribution in the tribal panchayat.
Hans India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Missed the bus, No worries! Ration card holders can draw ‘Sanna Biyyam' in Sept
Hyderabad: With June 30 being the last day for collecting the 3-months ration, those who failed to receive will be able to get the next entitlements only in September. So far, the Civil Supplies department supplied 5.414 lakh MTs, totalling 94.62 per cent from allocations. According to official sources, the awareness amongst the people and State government's decision to distribute Sanna Biyyam for the first time this time was 94.62 per cent, distributed from the total allocation of 5.722 lakh MTs for the months of June, July and August, topping the distribution in this one and half year (present government). While PDS (Public Distribution System) stood below 90 % before the launch of Sanna Biyyam scheme, after its launch (in April) it was recorded 91.96 % in April and 91.45 % in May. While the entire year of 2024 witnessed 89 % with a total distribution of 19 lakh MTs from allocations of 21 lakh MTs. 'Before Sannabiyyam, the average rice distribution was 88% due to low acceptance of coarse rice among the beneficiaries. After Sanna Biyyam (April onwards), the distribution improved to an average of 91.96% with the introduction of fine rice. In June, a 3-month ration was provided in advance and close to 95 % of the total rice has been distributed. The consistent rise in distribution, even during a high-load, 3-month advance cycle, proves that Sanna Biyyam is not only better accepted but also strengthening the efficiency of the PDS system in Telangana,' officials told The Hans India. By the end of June, the districts of Hyderabad (104%), Medchal (116%) and Ranga Reddy (111%) had crossed the distribution of over 100 %. This overwhelming response is attributed to collection by residents who are native to other States. The 'One Nation One Ration Card' (ONORC) scheme was launched in 2019 with inter-state portability. This was initially introduced in four states and extended to other states as well. The scheme aims to ensure food security for all, including migrant workers, by allowing them to access PDS benefits from any fair price shop across the country. The distribution continued throughout the month from June 1. It peaked between June 3 and June 14. During the last days of the month only few remaining collected the rice, as the distribution mechanism was declared closed till September.
Hans India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
PDS rice will be distributed till June 30: Civil Supplies dept
Hyderabad: In light of the government's decision to distribute Public Distribution System (PDS) rice for three months, the Civil Supplies department has urged beneficiaries not to panic, confirming that distribution will continue until the end of June. The department explicitly denied recent rumours suggesting that the process would conclude by June 15. According to officials, this ration distribution will proceed without interruption until June 30, strictly adhering to the officially notified schedule. An official release stated, 'There is no need for panic or crowding at Fair Price Shops. Beneficiaries are requested to visit their respective Fair Price Shops in a staggered manner and collect their entitlements within the stipulated timeframe.' To ensure effective communication at the grassroots level, all Fair Price Shop dealers have been instructed to clearly display or communicate the updated ration distribution schedule to the public through appropriate means at their outlets. Strict compliance has been directed, and field officers will monitor the implementation to ensure that accurate information reaches all beneficiaries, the department added.
