On behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Government, the ongoing welfare program aims to provide subsidized rice and essential commodities to families living below the poverty line. In this context, the distribution of new Smart Ration Cards in place of old ration cards began in Podili town on Saturday.
The program was ceremoniously inaugurated under the supervision of Tahsildar Venkata Krishna Reddy at Shop No. 22 in the local Ammavari Shala premises. Speaking on the occasion, the Tahsildar mentioned that the new Smart Cards are designed with advanced digital security features, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the public distribution system. He added that beneficiaries can easily verify their entitlements and access ration supplies without any inconvenience.
Local officials and volunteers participated in the event, assisting beneficiaries in linking their Aadhaar numbers and updating personal details. Citizens appreciated the government’s initiative, saying that the introduction of Smart Cards would help curb irregularities and bring greater accountability in ration distribution across Podili.
