Telangana Government Launches First Free Fine Rice Scheme Through Ration Shops

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Category : State Published on: April 02 2025

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The Telangana government has launched a scheme to distribute 6 kilograms of fine rice free of cost per person per month through the Public Distribution System (PDS) to eligible ration cardholders, benefiting over three crore people.
The initiative, aimed at ensuring food security with dignity, is the first of its kind in the country and will replace the previously distributed inferior coarse rice, which was often rejected by beneficiaries.

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Telangana Government Launches First Free Fine Rice Scheme Through Ration Shops