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National Food Security Cardholders In Delhi To Now Get Free Sugar
National Food Security cardholders in Delhi -- representing some of the most marginalised segments of society -- will now have access to free sugar after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved on Monday a Cabinet decision.
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Food Subsidy Likely To Be Less Than Rs 4 Lakh Crore This Fiscal: Government
Food subsidy is likely to be less than Rs 4 lakh crore in the current financial year, compared to Rs 5.29 lakh crore of 2020-21
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Naveen Patnaik Launches "One Nation-One Ration Card" Scheme In Odisha
Strengthening the Food Security System in the state, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday rolled out the 'One Nation-One Ration Card' (ONORC) program.
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Government Says Record Wheat Procured At 433 Metric Tonnes
The Government has procured 433 lakh metric tonnes of wheat during the current Rabi marketing season of 2021-22, which is a record.
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55 Crore Beneficiaries Received Foodgrains In May Under Central Scheme
As many as 55 crore beneficiaries received foodgrains in May and around 2.6 crore beneficiaries in June under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-III, informed Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, on Thursday.
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Centre Asks States To Issue Ration Cards To Most Vulnerable, Poor People
The Centre has issued an advisory to all states and UTs to identify and issue ration cards to the most vulnerable and economically weaker sections of society to ensure their coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
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Covid Pandemic: Government Asks States To Issue Ration Cards To Poor
The directive has been issued keeping in mind the Coronavirus pandemic and the need to provide food security to the poorest section of the society.
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14 Lakh People In Bihar Not Getting Food Security Benefits, Says Union Minister
Bihar has the highest number of people not getting benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) for want of ration cards, and the Centre has asked for their details to expeditiously provide them food, a much-needed relief during the lockdown, Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Thursday.
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Centre Gives Deadline For Implementing "One Nation, One Ration Card"
The centre has given states and Union Territories time till June 30, 2020 to roll out the ''one nation, one ration card'' system, under which beneficiaries can buy subsidised foodgrains from ration shops in any part of the country.
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Face Recognition To Be Allowed To Verify Aadhaar Cardholders
Aadhaar users stuck over the verification of biometric data like their iris or fingerprint scan can soon get help from facial recognition. The UIDAI or the agency in charge of the national identity card system announced this in a statement today, with officials saying this would not just add an extra layer of security but would also benefit million...
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Akhilesh Yadav Distributes Ration Cards Bearing His Photo, Opposition Objects
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a programme for distributing new ration cards bearing his photograph and name, which rival parties dubbed as a "cheap political gimmick" in view of the Assembly polls due next year.
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In Jammu And Kashmir, 'Allah Duhai Hai' Is Father Of Five On Ration Card
A fictitious consumer has filled popular phrases and songs from Bollywood movies in the details for his ration card for getting subsidised ration under National Food Security Act (NFSA).
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Authorities To Launch Drive To Probe Criteria For Ration Cards In Odisha
Amid allegation of irregularities in distribution of ration cards in various parts of Odisha, Berhampur Municipal Corporation has launched a special drive to inquire into the eligibility criteria of applicants before issuing cards to people under National Food Security Act (NFSA) in the second phase.
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Delhi: 18 Lakh Families Eligible for Food Security Scheme
A total of 18 lakh families in the national capital are entitled to receive cheap grains under the national food security scheme, an official said on Wednesday.
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Oldest Woman to be Head of the Household in Ration Cards
The Arunachal Pradesh government has issued a notification regarding new ration cards in which the oldest woman of a family would be considered as the head in place of its male members.
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National Food Security Cardholders In Delhi To Now Get Free Sugar
National Food Security cardholders in Delhi -- representing some of the most marginalised segments of society -- will now have access to free sugar after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved on Monday a Cabinet decision.
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Food Subsidy Likely To Be Less Than Rs 4 Lakh Crore This Fiscal: Government
Food subsidy is likely to be less than Rs 4 lakh crore in the current financial year, compared to Rs 5.29 lakh crore of 2020-21
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Naveen Patnaik Launches "One Nation-One Ration Card" Scheme In Odisha
Strengthening the Food Security System in the state, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday rolled out the 'One Nation-One Ration Card' (ONORC) program.
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Government Says Record Wheat Procured At 433 Metric Tonnes
The Government has procured 433 lakh metric tonnes of wheat during the current Rabi marketing season of 2021-22, which is a record.
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55 Crore Beneficiaries Received Foodgrains In May Under Central Scheme
As many as 55 crore beneficiaries received foodgrains in May and around 2.6 crore beneficiaries in June under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-III, informed Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, on Thursday.
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Centre Asks States To Issue Ration Cards To Most Vulnerable, Poor People
The Centre has issued an advisory to all states and UTs to identify and issue ration cards to the most vulnerable and economically weaker sections of society to ensure their coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
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Covid Pandemic: Government Asks States To Issue Ration Cards To Poor
The directive has been issued keeping in mind the Coronavirus pandemic and the need to provide food security to the poorest section of the society.
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14 Lakh People In Bihar Not Getting Food Security Benefits, Says Union Minister
Bihar has the highest number of people not getting benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) for want of ration cards, and the Centre has asked for their details to expeditiously provide them food, a much-needed relief during the lockdown, Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Thursday.
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Centre Gives Deadline For Implementing "One Nation, One Ration Card"
The centre has given states and Union Territories time till June 30, 2020 to roll out the ''one nation, one ration card'' system, under which beneficiaries can buy subsidised foodgrains from ration shops in any part of the country.
-
Face Recognition To Be Allowed To Verify Aadhaar Cardholders
Aadhaar users stuck over the verification of biometric data like their iris or fingerprint scan can soon get help from facial recognition. The UIDAI or the agency in charge of the national identity card system announced this in a statement today, with officials saying this would not just add an extra layer of security but would also benefit million...
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Akhilesh Yadav Distributes Ration Cards Bearing His Photo, Opposition Objects
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a programme for distributing new ration cards bearing his photograph and name, which rival parties dubbed as a "cheap political gimmick" in view of the Assembly polls due next year.
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In Jammu And Kashmir, 'Allah Duhai Hai' Is Father Of Five On Ration Card
A fictitious consumer has filled popular phrases and songs from Bollywood movies in the details for his ration card for getting subsidised ration under National Food Security Act (NFSA).
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Authorities To Launch Drive To Probe Criteria For Ration Cards In Odisha
Amid allegation of irregularities in distribution of ration cards in various parts of Odisha, Berhampur Municipal Corporation has launched a special drive to inquire into the eligibility criteria of applicants before issuing cards to people under National Food Security Act (NFSA) in the second phase.
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Delhi: 18 Lakh Families Eligible for Food Security Scheme
A total of 18 lakh families in the national capital are entitled to receive cheap grains under the national food security scheme, an official said on Wednesday.
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Oldest Woman to be Head of the Household in Ration Cards
The Arunachal Pradesh government has issued a notification regarding new ration cards in which the oldest woman of a family would be considered as the head in place of its male members.
