Question

Komal, a construction worker, has a ration card from 1987, and she couldn't benefit from any new schemes that the government recently implemented. What could be the reason for this?

• A. Komal is illiterate.
• B. Komal is not eligble for the schemes.
• C. Komal has a high income.
• D. Komal does not have a valid ration card.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Komal does not have a valid ration card.

As a construction worker, Komal could significantly benefit from the schemes implemented for food security. But she has a ration card from the year 1987. The Public Distribution System has drastically changed since then. The universal distribution system has become a Targeted Public Distribution System that specially targets the poorest of the poor.

Additionally, there are three types of ration cards based on the level of income. And so, Komal has to get herself a new ration card that corresponds to her income to benefit from the schemes.