Assam's CM launches new ration card distribution, aiming to streamline food subsidies for millions.

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the first phase of distributing new ration cards under the National Food Security Act, covering 49 new constituencies. At the event in Guwahati, 14,328 rural and 16,411 urban beneficiaries received cards. The initiative aims to distribute 20 million new cards, with 7 million being issued initially, to streamline food subsidy distribution and ensure inclusivity. The CM also expanded welfare schemes like Orunodoi, Ayushman Bharat, and Ayushman Assam to help more families.

December 15, 2024
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