Delhi Ration Card Income Limit Hiked to Rs 1.2 Lakh: More Families to Benefit

• Delhi government increases annual income limit for ration cards from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.20 lakh, expanding eligibility for subsidized rations.
• Income certificate is now mandatory for eligibility; the self-declaration system has been abolished.
• Certain categories are ineligible: property owners in A-E colonies, income taxpayers, four-wheeler owners, government employees, and those with over 2 kW electricity connections.
• The 'first come, first served' system for ration card allocation is abolished; district-level committees will now determine priority.
• Over 8.27 lakh ineligible beneficiaries removed, making way for 11.65 lakh people awaiting food security benefits.

Why It Matters: Delhi government raises ration card income limit to Rs 1.2 lakh, making more families eligible for food security.