Ration Cards Go Fully Digital: 100% Coverage, 99% Aadhaar Ties Unlock Fraud-Free Aid
State Correspondents Desk | February 5, 2026
The Centre has marked a pivotal PDS milestone with every ration card digitized nationwide and over 99% synced to Aadhaar, ensuring precise free grain delivery to 81 crore citizens. Minister of State Nimuben Bambhaniya affirmed this progress in Parliament, spotlighting PM Modi’s food security drive.
Digital PDS Powerhouse
Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana—the globe’s biggest welfare net—beneficiaries access entitlements seamlessly. One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) shines with 201 crore portability lifts, empowering migrants at any fair price outlet.
Ration Cards Digitized
Aadhaar Linked
Beneficiaries Served
ONORC Transactions
Gains for the Ground
- Biometric checks at e-PoS devices block ghost claims and duplicates.
- Migrants draw rations anywhere, boosting mobility.
- Real-time tracking curbs leaks, optimizing subsidy flow.
- J&K aligns fully, aiding local vulnerable families.
Forward Path
This tech backbone fortifies equitable access, slashing pilferage and amplifying reach. States like J&K report smooth ops, heralding sustained hunger-free futures.
