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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

‘Universal ration card from October 1’

Food Minister R.Kamaraj has indicated that the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme is likely to come into effect from October 1.

Responding to a question on this scheme from reporters here on Saturday, the Minister said that the Tamil Nadu government has informed the Centre that the new scheme might come into force in the State from October 1.

The State government had also requested the Union Government to consider distribution of ration free of cost through the PDS for the next three months in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, he added.

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