Antyodaya Anna Yojana

Good news for Ration card holders! Govt to give 21 kg wheat, 14 kg rice free of cost, check details here

Antyodaya Anna Yojana involved identification of one crore poorest of the poor families from amongst the number of BPL families covered under TPDS within the States and providing them food grains at a highly subsidized rate of Rs 2 per kg. for wheat and Rs 3 per kg for rice. 

Nov 18, 2022, 11:25 AM IST

UP govt’s new rule for ration card: Ineligible beneficiaries asked to surrender documents? Here is the truth

A UP government tweet has said that no new order has been issued in the state regarding surrender and cancellation of ration cards. 

May 24, 2022, 10:49 AM IST

Govt issues new rule for ration card: Ineligible beneficiaries asked to surrender documents, check eligibility

The government is tightening its noose on ineligible beneficiaries, who will have to face strict action if they don't surrender their ration cards. 

May 22, 2022, 12:16 PM IST

CCEA restores PDS sugar subsidy for AAY families

The government on Wednesday decided to restore the subsidy for states to ensure sale of 1 kg of sugar at a cheaper rate for 2.5 crore AAY families, the poorest of the poor, under the public distribution system (PDS).

May 03, 2017, 23:10 PM IST

Labourers in Haryana to get breakfast for Rs 5, full meal for Rs 10

Construction labourers in Haryana can now look forward to getting food at heavily subsidised rates of Rs 5 for breakfast and Rs 10 for full-coarse meal.

Feb 24, 2017, 18:53 PM IST