Hyderabad, Aug. 7: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will formally launch the statewide distribution of 1.06 crore Smart Ration Cards at Sangareddy on Independence Day (August 15), Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Friday.
Addressing District Collectors through a video conference, the Minister said the initiative would benefit 3.42 crore eligible beneficiaries across Telangana. Under the Public Distribution System (PDS), every eligible beneficiary will receive 6 kg of fine rice (Sannabiyyam) free of cost every month.
To ensure uninterrupted supply, the State Government will distribute approximately 2.16 lakh metric tonnes of fine rice every month.
The Chief Minister will inaugurate the programme at Sangareddy, while the distribution of Smart Ration Cards will begin simultaneously in all the remaining 32 districts on August 15.
Uttam Kumar Reddy described the initiative as a significant step towards strengthening food security and ensuring that every eligible family receives benefits with dignity. He directed District Collectors and Civil Supplies officials to make all necessary arrangements for the smooth and successful implementation of the programme across the State.