Assam CM launches first phase of new ration card distribution

The first phase of new ration card distribution in Assam was launched on Sunday, covering 49 newly delimitated assembly constituencies. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who inaugurated the distribution from Guwahati, affirmed the government's commitment to working for an inclusive society.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sarma highlighted the steadfast commitment of the current State government to ensuring that the needy have regular access to rice. He noted that the NFSA was implemented in Assam in December 2015, with the aim of safeguarding the nutritional needs of approximately 2.51 crore beneficiaries. He emphasized that 85% of rural residents and 60% of urban inhabitants should be entitled to ration cards. He said that, following the linking of ration cards with Aadhaar, an additional 60 lakh cards have been issued, thus facilitating the distribution of free rice via biometric verification. He commended the successful implementation of the “One Nation, One Ration Card” scheme, which has been in place for the past three years, allowing beneficiaries to access provisions from anywhere in the country. 

60 लाख

पिछले एक साल में भाजपा सरकार द्वारा वितरित किए गए राशन कार्ड।

कांग्रेस के दौर में पकड़े गए फर्जी राशन कार्ड।

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— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 15, 2024

Dr. Sarma reiterated the state government’s unwavering commitment to transparency and equitable service delivery, stressing that the administration is determined to eliminate corruption and bias, which have plagued the system in the past.