43,000 families to receive Priority Ration Cards in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 6 -- Kerala will provide Priority Ration Cards to 43,000 families, with State Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil inaugurating the state-level distribution here today.

As per the National Food Security Act and in line with changing socio-economic conditions, the state government has updated the priority list to include the most deserving families.

Under this revised list, 43,000 families will be issued Priority Ration Cards. To ensure a prosperous Onam, the Kerala government has also announced special food distribution schemes.

In August, Onam Special Rice will be distributed at Rs 10.90 per kilogram. The PHH (Pink) card category will receive an additional 5 kg of rice over their existing quota, the NPS (B...