Free Ration Scheme: Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, more than 80 crore people in the country are getting free ration. The main objective of this scheme is to provide essential food items to poor and needy families. However, it has come to light in many reports that many ineligible people are also among those who take advantage of this scheme.
Capture Of Free Ration By Ineligible People
In recent times, the government is receiving complaints from every state and district that ineligible people have grabbed the ration of eligible people. These also include people who are taxpayers but are still taking advantage of the scheme. This is a big problem, due to which needy people are being deprived.
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Identification Of Fake Ration Card Holders
The government has started the eKYC (eKYC for Ration Card Holders) process to stop this fraud. This will help in identifying those who take advantage of the scheme in a fraudulent manner. According to media reports, a list of fake ration card holders is being prepared.
Ration Cards Of Such People Will Be Canceled
According to a report, taxpayers, four-wheeler owners and people who are not needy will be excluded from this scheme. The process of cancelling ration cards (Cancel Fake Ration Card) has been started. This will help in reaching the scheme to the right beneficiaries.
Last Date Of eKYC Extended
The government has extended the date for doing eKYC of ration cards. Those who have not yet done eKYC, should complete this process immediately. Otherwise their ration card can be canceled.
New Things Included In Free Ration Scheme
Recently the government has also included wheat, pulses, gram, sugar, salt, mustard oil, flour, soybean and spices in the free ration scheme. This decision has been taken to improve the nutritional level of the people and improve their quality of life.
Objective Of Ration Scheme
The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to poor families and save them from starvation.
What will be the benefit of the strictness of the government?
The eKYC process and efforts to prevent fraud will ensure that needy people get the true benefits of the scheme. This will stop the misuse of government funds and make the scheme more effective.