New Delhi, Mar 24 (NVI): The Centre has announced that ration card holders across the country will receive three months’ advance supply of foodgrains in April 2026 under the Public Distribution System (PDS).
According to officials, the decision has been taken to ensure uninterrupted food security, particularly in view of potential logistical and seasonal challenges in the coming months.
Under the plan, eligible beneficiaries will be provided essential foodgrains, including rice and wheat, covering April, May and June in a single cycle.
The move is expected to benefit millions of economically vulnerable households dependent on subsidized rations.
Officials said the initiative aims to streamline distribution, reduce repeated visits to fair price shops, and ensure adequate foodgrain availability at the household level.
States and Union Territories have been directed to coordinate with local authorities and fair price shop dealers to ensure smooth and timely.
India’s PDS remains one of the world’s largest food security programmes, operating under the National Food Security Act framework to provide subsidized foodgrains to a large section of the population.(NVI)
