What are the key features of the Free Ration Scheme and its proposed extension for five more years
Exploring the details of the Free Ration Scheme and the government's plan to extend it for a longer duration.
The key features of the Free Ration Scheme include:
- Provision of free food grains to eligible beneficiaries who hold a ration card.
- Distribution of 5 kilograms of food grains per person per month, including rice/wheat and pulses, to mitigate food insecurity.
- Prioritization of vulnerable sections such as low-income groups, daily wage earners, and migrant workers.
- Efforts to ensure no person goes hungry during the pandemic by expanding the scheme's reach and coverage.
- Provide continued support to individuals and families in need of food assistance.
- Ensure long-term food security and address the nutritional needs of vulnerable groups.
- Promote social welfare and poverty alleviation by reducing the financial burden on economically disadvantaged households.
- Create a safety net to protect against future crises and emergencies.
- Strengthen the government's commitment towards achieving food security for all citizens.
Answered
a year ago