Hyderabad, April 2 -- The state government has tentatively decided to distribute food security cards (FSC) to eligible applicants, with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reportedly giving his approval.

Notably, possessing an FSC is a prerequisite for accessing various welfare schemes across the state.

The newly elected Congress government has made FSC mandatory for accessing a range of welfare initiatives, including subsidized gas cylinders, housing under Indiramma Illu, pensions through Cheyutha, and free electricity up to 200 units under Gruha Jyothi.

However, the process for issuing new ration cards will only commence after the relaxation of the model code of conduct (MCC) enforced during the Lok Sabha elections.

During the previous B...