Bihar Ration Vitran New Update: Many important changes have recently been made in the ration distribution system in Bihar. These changes have been made with the aim of providing more nutritious food items to the poor and needy people and making the ration distribution system more transparent and efficient. In this article, we will provide detailed information about these new rules and changes.
Under the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme in Bihar, more than 89.39 lakh beneficiaries have received food grains using the ration card in August 2024. The scheme comes under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 and allows beneficiaries to get food grains from any Public Distribution System (PDS) shop in their state or other states.
Change in ration distribution
new rules 2024
In 2024, the Central Government has issued new rules related to ration cards which will bring significant changes in the food distribution system for the poor and needy citizens of the country.
- Wheat and other ingredients instead of rice: Earlier the government used to provide rice to ration card holders for free, but now under the new rules, instead of rice, wheat, pulses, gram, sugar, salt, mustard oil, flour, soybean, and spices are being provided. Will be given. This change has been made with the aim of providing more nutritious food items to the needy people.
E-KYC and Ration Card Update
- E-KYC mandatory: Every ration card holder will have to get his/her e-KYC done. This process will have to be completed by 31 October 2024. If e-KYC is not done, ration will not be available from November 2024.
- Ration Card Update: Ration card has to be updated regularly. Names of deceased persons and married daughters will be removed from the ration card.
Ration distribution figures
Information about ration distribution in Bihar
| Description | Information |
| total beneficiaries | More than 8.71 crore people benefit under PDS in Bihar |
| Ration card issued | Around 1.68 crore ration cards have been issued in Bihar under various schemes such as Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Below Poverty Line (BPL), and Priority Household (PHH) categories. |
| NFSA coverage | About 86% of Bihar’s population is covered under NFSA, providing subsidized food grains to most residents. |
| monthly food grains distribution | About 4-5 lakh metric tonnes of food grains (wheat and rice) are distributed to ration card holders every month in Bihar. |
| Procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) | In the marketing year 2024-25, 9,903 metric tonnes of wheat has been procured at MSP |
transparency and efficiency
use of technology
- E-KYC and Aadhar Card Verification: Technology is being used to ensure transparency and efficiency in the ration distribution system. Aadhaar card verification of 95% beneficiaries has been completed, and e-KYC of 5.10 crore people (61%) has been done.
- Digital monitoring: The use of Aadhaar based PDS and technology ensures that beneficiaries can get real-time information about the quantity of food grains available with shop owners and details of distribution.
Eligibility and Rules
new eligibility criteria
- Poor and needy people: Ration card will be provided only to those people who are poor, destitute or needy.
- Permanent resident of India: It is mandatory for the applicant to be a permanent resident of India for ration card.
- Workers and labor class: People belonging to labor or labor class will be eligible for this scheme, and they will be provided ration card only after checking the financial condition of the family.
Change in monthly ration distribution
Quantity and type of food grains
- Wheat and other items: Now ration card holders will be given wheat, pulses, gram, sugar, salt, mustard oil, flour, soybean, and spices.
- Earlier free rice: Earlier the government used to provide free rice to the ration card holders, but now this scheme has changed.
conclusion
The changes in the ration distribution system in Bihar are an important step for the poor and needy people. These changes not only make ration distribution more transparent and efficient, but also provide more nutritious food items to the beneficiaries. Technological initiatives like e-KYC and Aadhaar card verification ensure that ration benefits reach only the genuine needy people.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This article has been prepared on the basis of publicly available information. Changes and new rules in the ration distribution system are based on official notifications issued by the government. This information is only for general awareness and it is necessary to contact the concerned authorities before taking a decision in any specific situation. You should consult official government websites or relevant departments to ensure that this information is up to date and accurate.
