The first phase of new ration card distribution in Assam was launched on Sunday, covering 49 newly demarcated assembly constituencies.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma, who inaugurated the distribution from Guwahati, reiterated the government’s commitment to work for an inclusive society.
“Today, HCM Dr. @himantabiswa inaugurated the first phase of distribution of new ration cards in 49 newly designated assembly constituencies, reaffirming the government’s commitment to uplift the weaker sections of society,” the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a post on X.
It said that every beneficiary will get 5 kg of free rice till December, ensuring food security to the needy.” HCM emphasized that collective support and cooperation will continue the government’s efforts to build a prosperous and inclusive society for all. ” added the CMO.
Sarma also said in a post on the micro-blogging site, “Our government is run by the principle of Antyodaya, with special emphasis on. poor and marginalized.“”Karisma Kashyap is one of the 40 disabled brothers and sisters who were given ration cards today assuring them of free healthcare and food,” he said while sharing a photo of a wheelchair-bound beneficiary receiving the ration card.
The Chief Minister said the distribution of ration cards was a part of the government’s ’12 Days of Development’ initiative, which would benefit 1.2 lakh people.
He said that in Assam, beneficiaries can avail many benefits through ration card, including free food, free healthcare, subsidized LPG, assistance under Orunodoi scheme and free insurance.
“In this phase of extending ration cards to people, another ~20 lakh people will be covered under this social safety net, 2/3rd of the state’s population,” added Sharma.
In the program, he distributed ration cards to the people of Guwahati Central and Jalukbari constituencies.
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