Ration Card Holders Get Big Boost: Centre Announces 2 Key Reforms for Food Security

• The Central Government has announced two major reforms for ration card holders, emphasizing food security and transparency.
• 100% digitization of ration cards nationwide has been achieved, with over 99% linked to Aadhaar, curbing irregularities and ensuring benefits reach eligible beneficiaries.
• The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) continues to provide free food grains to over 81 crore beneficiaries, reducing the financial burden on poor families.
• The 'One Nation - One Ration Card' scheme allows migrant workers to collect provisions from any fair price shop across the country, with over 201 crore portability transactions recorded.
• These measures aim to increase transparency, reduce corruption, ensure efficient distribution, and strengthen India's food security system.