Assam: Over 15,000 residents of Barpeta received new ration cards under the Assam Government’s Food Security Act, 2013. The distribution event was held at the Barpeta Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) and was attended by Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Welfare for Minorities, Public Works Buildings of GAD and National Highways, Nandita Garlosa, District Commissioner Rohan Kumar Jha, and other key officials.
During her address, Minister Nandita Garlosa explained how beneficiaries could avail themselves of the benefits of the ration cards and emphasized that any anomalies in the distribution should be reported to the District Administration. She assured the public that no one should be deprived of their entitled benefits.
The selection process for new ration card beneficiaries in Barpeta District, which began in September, concluded in December. A total of 15,264 new ration cards have been issued, benefitting 65,264 individuals across the district. In the 24 No. Barpeta LAC, 3,361 cards were distributed, benefiting 15,011 individuals.
Similar distribution events were also held in other LACs, including Mandia, Pakabetbari, and Chenga. The Pakabetbari LAC distributed 3,201 cards, Mandia LAC issued 3,212 cards, Chenga LAC distributed 3,224 cards, and 2,266 cards were given in the Bhawanipur-Sorbhog area of Barpeta.
Additionally, beneficiaries with new ration cards will be eligible for free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh under the Ayushman Bharat and Ayushman Assam schemes. Families without LPG connections will also receive free cooking gas through the Ujjwala scheme.
The Government of Assam has also linked the ration cards to the Orunodoi scheme in 2024 to ensure transparency and prevent fraudulent claims. A valid ration card is now required to access benefits under the Orunodoi scheme.
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