Free Ration Reaches 5.25 Crore People in Madhya Pradesh under the Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput presented a detailed two-year report card on Thursday.
The minister said the state distributed free food grain worth nearly ₹22,800 crore over the last two years. More than 5.25 crore beneficiaries received support through this scheme. He said the initiative strengthened food security for poor and vulnerable families.
Rajput highlighted the success of the One Nation One Ration Card system. Around 39,000 families from other states receive free ration in Madhya Pradesh every month. Nearly 16 lakh families benefit from inter-district portability each month.
The government also focused on reaching remote regions. Under the “Aapka Ration, Aapke Dwar” scheme, officials deliver ration directly to homes in 89 tribal and inaccessible villages.
He said the department increased transparency using technology. Beneficiaries now receive SMS alerts about ration arrival and distribution. Gram Sabhas read beneficiary lists on January 26 and October 2.
Rajput said e-KYC verification improved rapidly. The state verified over 4.97 crore beneficiaries, covering 93 percent of the total. The department paid ₹51,000 crore to 28 lakh farmers for crop procurement in two years.
