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Sarkari Yojana
Bihar government issues ration cards to nearly 24 lakh new beneficiaries
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 11:15 AM
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The state administration announced that close to 24 lakh additional households have been allotted ration cards under the public distribution system.
The Bihar government said it has allocated ration cards to nearly 24 lakh new beneficiaries, expanding the reach of the Public Distribution System (PDS). This step is intended to bolster food security for low‑income families across the state.
The cards were issued through the state’s digitised portal, with verification carried out by local officials and the Department of Food and Civil Supplies. Beneficiaries will now be able to purchase subsidised wheat, rice and kerosene from Fair Price Shops.
Officials noted that the expansion aligns with central government targets to increase PDS coverage and reduce exclusion errors. The distribution is slated for completion by the end of the current financial year.
The government will monitor usage via the electronic point‑of‑sale (ePOS) system to curb leakage and ensure that the newly added families receive their entitled supplies.
The cards were issued through the state’s digitised portal, with verification carried out by local officials and the Department of Food and Civil Supplies. Beneficiaries will now be able to purchase subsidised wheat, rice and kerosene from Fair Price Shops.
Officials noted that the expansion aligns with central government targets to increase PDS coverage and reduce exclusion errors. The distribution is slated for completion by the end of the current financial year.
The government will monitor usage via the electronic point‑of‑sale (ePOS) system to curb leakage and ensure that the newly added families receive their entitled supplies.