Guwahati, 21st March: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has lauded the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) initiative, underscoring its pivotal role in improving the quality of life for citizens across India. In a recent tweet, CM Sarma emphasized the significance of ONORC, highlighting its ability to empower over 80 crore beneficiaries to avail themselves of free ration from any fair price shop in the country.
The ONORC scheme, launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on June 30, 2020, aims to bolster food security for National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries, particularly migrants, by granting them access to food grains regardless of their location within the country.
Key features of the ONORC initiative include its beneficiary-centric approach and a technology-driven system for the nationwide portability of ration cards. This innovative approach enables migrants to seamlessly access their entitled food grains irrespective of their current location.
The initiative significantly empowers migrants by eliminating the necessity to procure separate ration cards in different states, thereby simplifying the process and ensuring their food security needs are met regardless of geographical constraints.
A noteworthy aspect of the ONORC scheme is the availability of ration card details and entitlements online on any electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) device. This digitalization of ration card information facilitates easy verification and distribution of food grains, further enhancing the efficiency of the distribution system.
Furthermore, ONORC facilitates both inter-state and intra-state portability of ration cards, allowing beneficiaries to access their entitled food grains not only within their home state but also when they migrate to other states for employment or other purposes.
CM Sarma’s commendation of the ONORC initiative underscores its transformative impact on food security and the ease of living for citizens across India, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare and well-being of all its citizens.
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