Guwahati, 29th July: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that migrant workers registered on the e-Shram portal from 2021 to 2023 can now apply for new ration cards or add members to their existing ones. The application deadline is August 3, 2024.
This move follows a Supreme Court directive mandating states and Union Territories to provide ration cards to 8 crore migrant workers registered on the e-Shram portal. The portal currently has 286 million registrants, with 206.3 million already on ration card data.
Earlier this month, during the inaugural day of Anna Sewa Din, Assam distributed over 13,000 metric tons of food grains to approximately 6.5 lakh ration card holders across various districts.
Notable district performances included:
- West Karbi Anglong: Distributed 4.29% of its allocation to 2,066 ration card holders.
- Tamulpur: Reached 4,042 beneficiaries, accounting for 4.67% of its allotment.
- Hojai and Golaghat: Engaged 6,695 and 13,372 ration card holders, respectively, with Golaghat achieving a distribution percentage of 5.89%.
- South Salmara and Goalpara: Distributed 6.49% and 6.63% of their allotments.
- Karimganj and Cachar: Among the highest distributors, reaching 15,768 and 23,961 ration card holders, respectively, with distribution rates of 6.99% and 7.30%.
- Kamrup Metro: Efficiently distributed food grains to 13,183 ration card holders, accounting for 8.35% of its allotment.
- Dima Hasao and Dhubri: Exceeded 8% in distribution.
- Tinsukia: Emerged as a standout performer, distributing 19.42% of its allotment to 54,030 ration card holders, the highest in both number and percentage of distributed grains.
This initiative aims to ensure food security for migrant workers and highlights the state’s commitment to effective distribution and welfare schemes.
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