Archive · 23 Aug 2025
State to Roll Out Smart Ration Cards Starting August 25
The government is giving out new smart ration cards to people starting August 25.
These cards will be given out in different areas at different times.
The cards have important information and will be delivered to your door.
If you are old or have a disability, your food will be delivered to your home.
There is a phone number (1967) on the card to call if you have problems.
This is a new way to make sure everyone gets the food they need.
State to distribute 1.45 crore new smart ration cards starting August 25.
Distribution will occur in four phases across all districts.
Cards will be delivered door-to-door by civil supplies and secretariat staff.
Rations will be delivered to homes of 16 lakh differently-abled or elderly beneficiaries.
Toll-free number 1967 on cards for reporting issues; 6,71,000 new ration cards issued.
- Who
- State government and beneficiaries
- What
- Distribution of 1.45 crore new smart ration cards
- When
- Starting August 25, in four phases
- Where
- Across all districts in the state
- Why
- To improve efficiency and transparency in ration distribution
- Total Cards
- 1.45 crore
- Start Date
- August 25
- Phases
- Four
- Home Delivery
- 16 lakh beneficiaries
- Toll-Free Number
- 1967