The Government of India has recently issued new rules related to ration card, which can prove to be a big setback for millions of people. The aim of the government is to ensure that the benefits of ration card reach only the needy and eligible people.
Under these rules, ration cards of many people can be canceled, especially those who are financially capable or who already have sufficient resources.
Ration Card New Rules 2024 –:
Name of the scheme: Ration Card Scheme
Date of implementation: 1 May 2024
Beneficiaries: Poor and needy families
Objective: To provide ration benefits to the actual eligible people
Major changes: Ration cards of ineligible people will be canceled
Requirement: KYC update, Aadhaar link, and regular lifting of ration is mandatory
Whose ration cards can be canceled?
The government has decided to cancel the ration cards of those who are not eligible for benefits under this scheme. Such people will be identified on the basis of certain criteria, which include:
- Those who have a four wheeler.
- Those who have more than 5 acres of agricultural land.
- Those who pay income tax.
- Whose annual income is more than Rs 3 lakh.
- Government servant or pensioner.
- Those who have not been collecting ration for the last 6 months.
- Whose KYC has not been updated.
- Those who have big business or shop.
What to do to avoid cancellation of ration card?
If you do not want your ration card to be cancelled, then follow these important steps:
Update KYC: Complete the KYC process by visiting your nearest ration shop or government center.
- Link Aadhaar Card: Link your ration card to Aadhaar as soon as possible.
- Collect ration regularly: Make sure to collect your ration every month. If you do not collect ration for 6 months, your card may be cancelled.
- Provide correct information: Keep all the information entered in the ration card correct and updated.
- Check your eligibility: If you are not eligible for the scheme, surrender the card yourself.
- Benefits of the new Ration Card Rules 2024:
- Ration will reach the right and genuine needy people.
- There will be a decrease in cases of fraud.
- Government resources will be utilized properly.
- Poor families will get more help.
- The ration distribution system will improve.
- Digital payments and Aadhar linking will be promoted.
Potential disadvantages of the new Ration Card Rules 2024:
- Some genuinely needy people may also be left out.
- Technical problems may arise in rural areas.
- Elderly and uneducated people may face problems in KYC and Aadhaar linking.
- The fear of losing ration card may increase among people.
Important points:
The new rules will come into effect from May 1, 2024.
KYC and Aadhaar linking is mandatory.
Check eligibility regularly.
Avoid any kind of fraud and provide correct information.
This step of the government has been taken to ensure that cheap ration reaches the right people, thereby bringing transparency and improving ration distribution.
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