Hyderabad: State government planning to issue new ration cards to all eligible beneficiaries in Telangana. Minister for Civil Supplies N Uttam Kumar Reddy held a meeting with civil supplies for new ration cards distribution.
Civil Supplies Commissioner DS Chauhan, Health Secretary Christina Z Chongthu and other officials participated in the meeting.
In the meeting, officials examined various factors to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive approach. Proposed eligibility criteria include an annual income limit of Rs 1.5 lakh, ownership of less than 3.5 acres of dry land or 7.5 acres of wetland in rural areas, and an annual income limit of Rs 2 lakh in urban areas. The focus in urban areas will be on annual income rather than land ownership.