BPL Ration Card Holders: If you have a BPL ration card then there is good news for you! The Government of India runs many great schemes, especially benefiting the poor and needy families.
BPL ration card is often required to join these schemes. So if you also want to take advantage of these 5 amazing government schemes, then read this article completely.
Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Ayushman Bharat Yojana is the largest health insurance scheme of the Government of India. Under this scheme, BPL families are given the facility to get Ayushman cards made for free.
Through this card, the government bears the cost of treatment up to ₹ 5 lakh. If your BPL card is already made, then you have to apply for Ayushman Bharat Yojana. If your name comes in the beneficiary list, then you can take advantage of it.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Everyone dreams of a house! Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the government provides financial assistance to poor families for housing construction.
Under this scheme, BPL families get a subsidy of up to ₹ 1,20,000. Recently, the government has announced to give benefits to 3 crore new families under this scheme. If you also have a BPL card, then you can also take advantage of this new scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, BPL families are given gas connections for free. Also, the government gives subsidies on gas refills.
You can get a subsidy of up to ₹ 300 on refill. Soon, applications for the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana are going to start.
Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana
Recently, the Modi government launched the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana for the welfare of the artisan community.
Under this scheme, artisans are given skill development and training as well as a loan of up to ₹ 3 lakh. Also, financial assistance of up to ₹ 15,000 is given to purchase tool kits.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana
Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, BPL ration card holders get free ration. The government has extended this scheme, started during the Corona period, for the next 5 years. Under this scheme, you get wheat, rice, sugar, and kerosene for free from ration shops.
Take advantage of these schemes and make your life better
BPL ration card not only gives you the benefit of cheap ration, but it also makes you eligible for many government schemes. You can get information on how to apply for the schemes mentioned above from your nearest government office or website.
