If you have bought a car at home, now you will have to give up the benefits of government schemes. Checking started with Aadhar card.

The government has announced major changes under the free ration scheme. Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), now only the needy will get the benefit of this scheme. The process of excluding those who are financially capable, such as private four-wheeler owners, from the scheme has been expedited.

Four wheeler owners will be out

After January 31, 2025, private four-wheeler owners will not get the benefit of the free ration scheme. Under this decision, the Food and Civil Supplies Department has asked for the Aadhaar card data of four-wheeler owners from the Transport Department.

• Discount: Commercial vehicle owners like tractors, dumpers and travel buses have been exempted.
• Strictness: Strict action will be taken against private vehicle owners.

Eligibility check with Aadhaar card

The government will check eligibility through Aadhar card. It will be ensured that the benefits of the scheme reach only the genuine needy.

Relief to low income people, ban on high income people

• whose Monthly income is less than ₹15,000Them yellow ration card Will be given.
• whose Annual income is more than ₹5 lakhthey will be excluded from the scheme.
  The aim of the government is to ensure that the benefits of the scheme reach only the economically weaker people.

Fast disposal of pending applications

Pending applications under NFSA are being given priority in district offices and subdivision headquarters. The process of adding names of children and married women to the ration cards has also been expedited.

Transparency through “Give Up” campaign

The government has launched the “Give Up” campaign to increase transparency in the ration distribution system. According to this:

• A special committee has been formed to check eligibility.
• This committee will ensure eligibility on the basis of data received from the Transport Department.