Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 8 -- Kerala has issued over 6.5 lakh priority ration cards, including new cards and category conversions, to eligible families since the current government assumed office.
The State government has announced that the online facility for changing ration card categories will reopen on November 17, giving eligible households another opportunity to apply.
Officials said the focused distribution of priority cards has provided major relief to lakhs of families and significantly contributed to the State's mission of a "No Extreme Poverty Kerala".
Applications submitted by patients suffering from kidney, liver, heart ailments, and cancer are being verified and approved within 24 hours to ensure speedy access to benefits....