Kerala approves over 73,000 new priority ration cards
Another 2,011 applications were rejected after scrutiny.Mr. Jacob announced that all newly approved priority ration card holders will begin receiving free rations from August 3. Satheesan will formally launch the distribution of the ration cards.The Minister added that 4,068 kilolitres of kerosene have been allocated.
- ▪Another 2,011 applications were rejected after scrutiny.Mr.
- ▪Jacob announced that all newly approved priority ration card holders will begin receiving free rations from August 3.
- ▪Satheesan will formally launch the distribution of the ration cards.The Minister added that 4,068 kilolitres of kerosene have been allocated.
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The Food and Civil Supplies Department has achieved a record milestone under the State Government’s 100-day action programme by surpassing its initial target for issuing new priority ration cards.Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said the department has approved 73,024 applications for priority ration cards, thereby exceeding the original target of issuing 50,000 cards.According to him, a total of 76,338 applications were received during the drive, out of which 73,024 applications were approved, while 1,353 applications were returned to applicants due to insufficient supporting documents. Another 2,011 applications were rejected after scrutiny.Mr. Jacob announced that all newly approved priority ration card holders will begin receiving free rations from August 3.
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