Ration portability proves a huge hit

Ration Portability Scheme, which was introduced by the State Government recently, evoked huge response from the beneficiaries. Under this, beneficiaries can take ration from any ration shop, located anywhere in the state. More than 5.44 lakh transactions were witnessed within 10 days of the launch.

There are 2.75 crore ration beneficiaries in Telangana. From April 1 to 10, out of the total 17,023 ration shops in the state,  portability transactions were done in 13,082 shops and 5,44,378 people had bought ration using this facility.

Hyderabad district recorded highest number of transactions, followed by Medchal, Ranga Reddy, Nizamabad, and Warangal. For providing better and rapid services to Food Security Card holders, the Civil Supplies Department is providing ration commodities from 1st to 15th of every month.

In Hyderabad, as there are large number of card holders, portability transactions are also high. The date of getting ration is extended till 20th of every month.  In other districts, it will be as usual — from 1st to 15th of every month. After Electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) system came into force, about 12 to 15 per cent of the beneficiaries are not taking ration commodities every month.

“Ration portability has received huge response which is beyond our expectations. We are very happy that more than five lakh transactions are done in just 10 days. This policy is very helpful to the people who migrate to urban areas in search of work. The number of transactions in Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Medchal etc. is clear evidence of this,” said C.V.Anand, Civil Supplies Commissioner.