wordpress-seo domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/skyojna/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Ration cards are one of the most important documents for the citizens of India. They enable eligible households to access subsidized food grains and other essential commodities from the <\/span>Public Distribution System (PDS) <\/b>under the <\/span>National Food Security Act (NFSA)<\/b>. Ration cards also serve as a common form of identification and proof of residence for many Indians.<\/span><\/p>\n Odisha is one of the states that has implemented the NFSA and issued ration cards to its beneficiaries. According to the official website of the <\/span>Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Department of Odisha<\/b>, there are two types of ration cards under <\/span>NFSA: Priority Household (PHH) <\/b>and <\/span>Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)<\/b>. The PHH ration cards are given to households that meet the eligibility criteria set by the state government, while the AAY ration cards are given to the <\/span>\u201cpoorest of poor\u201d <\/b>households.<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about <\/span>ration cards in Odisha<\/b>. We will guide you on <\/span>how to apply for a new ration card<\/b>, <\/span>check your name in the village-wise list<\/b>, <\/span>download a digital copy of your ration card<\/b>, and <\/span>make changes or corrections to your ration card details<\/b>. We will also explain the benefits and features of the <\/span>\u201cOne Nation, One Ration Card\u201d scheme <\/b>that allows you to buy subsidized food from any state in India. By reading this article, you will be able to avail yourself of the food security benefits offered by the Odisha government and the central government.<\/span><\/p>\n A ration card is a document issued by the government of a state that entitles the holder to receive subsidized food grains and other essential commodities under the <\/span>Public Distribution System (PDS)<\/b>. The ration card also serves as proof of identity and address for various purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n There are different categories of ration cards based on the eligibility criteria and the level of subsidy. In Odisha, there are mainly <\/span>three types of ration cards<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>ration card system in Odisha <\/b>dates back to the pre-independence era when it was introduced as a wartime measure to ensure food security for the people. After independence, the system continued as a part of the PDS to provide subsidized food grains to the vulnerable sections of society.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2013, the <\/span>NFSA <\/b>was enacted by the central government to provide legal entitlement to food security for 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population. The NFSA also mandated the digitization of ration cards and beneficiary data to ensure transparency and accountability in the <\/span>PDS<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2017, the Odisha government launched its own <\/span>SFSS <\/b>to cover an additional 34.44 lakh people who were left out of the NFSA due to population growth and other factors. The SFSS was implemented through online registration and verification of beneficiaries.<\/span><\/p>\n The ration card plays a vital role in ensuring food security for the citizens of Odisha by providing them access to subsidized food grains and other essential commodities through a <\/span>network of fair price shops (FPS) <\/b>across the state. It also helps in identifying and targeting the needy and deserving households who require food assistance from the government.<\/span><\/p>\n The ration card also enables the beneficiaries to avail of various welfare schemes and benefits offered by the state and central governments such as scholarships, pensions, health insurance, housing, etc. Also, it acts as a valid document for opening bank accounts, applying for voter ID cards, Aadhaar cards, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n The ration card system in Odisha has undergone several reforms and improvements over the years to make it more efficient, transparent, and accountable. Some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n These measures have helped in reducing leakages, pilferage, diversion, and corruption in the <\/span>PDS <\/b>and ensuring that the right quantity and quality of food grains reach the intended beneficiaries at the right time and place.<\/span><\/p>\n To obtain a new ration card in Odisha, the applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\nOdisha Ration Card and Its Categories?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Historical Context of Ration Cards in Odisha<\/b><\/h3>\n
Ration Cards in Ensuring Food Security for Odisha<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Eligibility Criteria for Obtaining a New Ration Card<\/b><\/h3>\n