Delhi Raises Ration Card Income Cap to Rs 1.2 Lakh
Delhi government increases annual income limit for ration cards to Rs 1.20 lakh, mandates income certificates, and replaces first-come-first-serve with priority-based system.
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Kerala PDS Model: 39,000 New Ration Cards Distributed
Kerala's public distribution system sets a national benchmark for food security. Minister G R Anil distributed 39,000 priority ration cards, highlighting continuous reforms to benefit deserving families.
Delhi Raises Ration Card Income Cap to Rs 1.2 Lakh
The Delhi government has raised the annual income threshold for ration card applications to Rs 1.2 lakh, addressing a backlog of over 3.89 lakh pending applications and benefiting more than 11.65 lakh people awaiting food security.
Haridwar DSO Arrested Taking Bribe from Ration Dealer
Vigilance department raids Haridwar food supply office, arrests District Supply Officer Shyam Arya while accepting Rs 50,000 bribe. Assistant also detained.
24 ID Cards Dumped in Jalna Garbage Before Elections
A heap of 24 original Aadhaar, PAN and voter ID cards discovered in garbage at Savarkar Chowk, Jalna, just days before municipal elections. Police register FIR, officials call it serious criminal offence.
ID Cards Found in Garbage Before Maharashtra Polls
A shocking discovery of Aadhaar, PAN, and voter ID cards in a garbage heap in Jalna city raises concerns just days before municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.
BoB Card Targets Gen Z, Women with Health-Focused Credit Cards
Bank of Baroda's BoB Card is shifting from generic rewards to cohort-specific products focused on healthcare, insurance, and wellness benefits. Learn how they're targeting Gen Z, women, and professionals.
Pongal Cash, Ration Distribution Faces Network, Biometric Delays
Technical issues at PDS shops in Chennai cause long waits for Pongal gifts. Network problems and biometric failures delay distribution of ₹3000 cash and ration items to card holders.
Minister Highlights Food Security, Warns Against Quality Lapses
Mandya Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy emphasized food's critical value, tracing India's journey to self-reliance. He detailed state & central food security schemes and warned of strict action against quality violations.
PU Rolls Out Smart Identity Cards for Employees
Panjab University introduces smart ID cards with QR codes for all employees, enhancing security and digitizing services. The initiative marks a step towards a modern, paperless campus.
Pongal Gift Packages Distributed to 11.22 Lakh in Coimbatore
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Panjab University Rolls Out RFID Smart Cards for Employees
Panjab University introduces RFID-based smart identity cards for all employees to enhance campus security and digital access. The system may soon extend to students. Read more.
Stalin Distributes ₹3000 Pongal Gift to Ration Card Holders
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches ₹3000 Pongal cash gift distribution to over 2.23 crore rice ration card holders. Includes rice, sugar, saree & more. Opposition criticizes move ahead of 2026 polls.
Massive Pongal Gift Distribution Begins Across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
₹3,000 Pongal Cash Gift Rolls Out Across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift & festival hampers for 2.22 crore ration cardholders. State allocates ₹6,936 crore for the scheme. Read more.
2.79 Crore Anganwadi Kids Get Ration via Face Recognition
Over 2.79 crore children under the Take-Home Ration scheme have been verified using facial recognition. The system has streamlined benefits for millions of Anganwadi beneficiaries across India. Read more.
MP Cancels 30 Lakh Ineligible Ration Cards in Clean-Up
Madhya Pradesh uncovers massive PDS anomalies: 1500 company directors & 38,000 taxpayers availed free ration meant for poor. 14 lakh genuine beneficiaries to now get benefits. #PDS #FoodSecurity
MP cancels 30L ineligible ration cards, 1500 directors found
Madhya Pradesh cancels 30 lakh ineligible ration cards after verification. 1500 company directors & 38,000 ITR filers earning over ₹6L were availing free PDS ration meant for the poor. Read details.
3470 Families Removed from BPL List in Kangra's Lambagaon
A fresh socio-economic survey in Kangra's Lambagaon block leads to the removal of 3470 families from the BPL list, sparking concerns over ration access. Read the full report.
32,000+ Chandigarh NFSA beneficiaries may lose benefits
Chandigarh administration's intensive survey finds over 32,000 NFSA beneficiaries ineligible for direct bank transfers. Verification based on income, Aadhaar status & duplicate records. Read details.
Bank of Baroda targets 1 million prepaid cards in 5 years
Bank of Baroda plans to double its prepaid card base to 1 million, seeking external partners. The bank's active card rate is 25%, above industry average. Learn about the strategy and incentives.
TN Govt's Rs 3000 Pongal Gift for 2.2 Crore Families
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Announces Rs 3000 Pongal Cash Gift
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announces a Rs 3000 cash gift for Pongal to all ration card holders. The scheme will benefit over 2 crore people ahead of the harvest festival.
Motihari DM Acts Against PDS Irregularities in Ration Distribution
East Champaran DM Saurabh Jorwal orders strict action after beneficiaries report receiving less than entitled free grains. Inspection of all PDS shops and warehouses directed.
Delhi: Free monthly sugar for AAY beneficiaries approved
Delhi Cabinet greenlights free distribution of 1 kg sugar monthly to all AAY ration card holders. The scheme, ensuring hygiene via branded packets, runs till March 2027, benefiting over 65,000 families.
Mandya DC Ensures Timely Wages, PF for Hamali Workers
Mandya District Collector mandates wage payment by 5th of each month for hamali workers, ensuring ESI & PF benefits. Anna Bhagya ration distribution must be completed by the 10th.
HC upholds licence cancellation for Aadhaar-linked ration fraud
Allahabad High Court upheld the cancellation of a Ghaziabad dealer's licence for using 3 Aadhaar cards to withdraw ration meant for 697 beneficiaries. The court dismissed the plea, citing lack of explanation for the irregularities.
Hooda: BJP created fake ration cards, cheated Haryana youth
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda alleges BJP created lakhs of fake ration cards for votes, cancelled them post-polls, and sidelined Haryana youth in govt jobs. Details inside.
TN Govt's ₹248 Cr Pongal Gift for 2.22 Cr Ration Holders
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
TN Pongal 2026 Gift Tokens: Ration Shops Get Jan 2 Deadline
Tamil Nadu govt mandates ration shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by Jan 2. Door-to-door distribution & staggered collection to avoid crowds. Details inside.
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