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Identify PwDs for ration cards: Government
Why is it in news?
- The Centre has asked States and Union Territories to identify persons with disabilities (PwD) eligible under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
- It also asked state governments to issue ration cards to those left out.
- The directive comes ahead of the August 31 deadline for the special scheme for providing ration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details:
- Department of Food and Public Distribution reiterated that “disability is one of the criteria for the inclusion of beneficiaries” under the NFSA.
- The Department said PwD not already covered should be identified and given fresh ration cards.