In the state of Chhattisgarh, the One Nation One Ration card program was recently implemented.
Highlights:
The One Nation, One Ration card concept has been implemented in 35 states and union territories.
It presently covers 96.8% of the people covered by the National Act. The Aadhaar number is connected to the ration cards under the Scheme.
In addition, public distribution stores have e-point-of-sale machines.
The food subsidies will be distributed to the recipients at any ration outlet. Previously, they could only enter the ward where their card had been registered.
They can’t even acquire it in the same town’s other ward.
Benefits:
Previously, if a person moved, they had to apply for a new ration card. Thanks to the one nation, one ration card, the geographical barrier have been erased.
This was implemented primarily to assist migratory workers during the COVID era. It cuts down on duplications and leaks.
Under the Scheme, a person’s identity cannot be duplicated in two places simultaneously. The Scheme eliminates Corruption because it is tied to biometrics.
Every time they obtain food subsidies from the fair price retailers, family members must place their thumb impression. Social prejudice is lessened as a result of the system.
Challenges And Working:
Exclusions are a hot topic among many people. Their identities were allegedly erased from the NFSA recipient list.
Some people have yet to apply for an Aadhar card. Each district has a monthly quota for each product.
It’s challenging to manage continually shifting demand while fully running the program.
The program is implemented through the Integrated Management of Public Distribution System (IM-PDS) portal.
The portal will serve as a technology hub. It also works via the Annavitran portal. This website provides information on food distribution and availability around the state.
Citizens can use these portals to gain access to the Scheme’s advantages.