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Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore praised PM Modi’s One Nation One Ration Card scheme for transforming food security for migrants. Over 80 crore beneficiaries can now access subsidized grains nationwide via biometric authentication. The scheme ensures dignity for workers while eliminating leakages in the system. Rathore called it a perfect blend of Digital India and public welfare.

Key Points: Rajasthan BJP Chief Praises Modi’s One Nation One Ration Card Scheme

  • ONORC enables ration access for 80.56 crore beneficiaries nationwide
  • Scheme supports 3 crore monthly portability transactions
  • Biometric authentication reduces leakages in food distribution
  • 36 states and UTs fully integrated under the initiative
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Modi govt ensured food security for migrants across India: Rajasthan BJP chief

Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore hails ONORC as a game-changer for migrant workers, ensuring food security nationwide under PM Modi’s leadership.

"This is a landmark example of Digital India meeting public welfare. – Madan Rathore"

Jaipur, Aug 7

Rajasthan BJP chief and MP Madan Rathore said on Thursday that the "One Nation, One Ration Card" (ONORC) scheme, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has emerged as the most effective and inclusive food security mechanism for the country’s poor and migrant population.

He said that the scheme has transformed rationing into a national right, allowing any beneficiary to access subsidised food grains from any fair price shop (FPS) in the country, regardless of their home state.

In response to a question raised by MP Madan Rathore in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Bambhaniya informed the House that over 80.56 crore beneficiaries have been integrated into the ONORC system. These beneficiaries receive their entitled ration through biometric authentication via e-Point of Sale (EPOS) machines, ensuring greater accountability and eliminating leakages.

Rathore noted that 36 states and union territories are now fully connected to the scheme, facilitating more than 3 crore portability transactions each month, including both inter-state and intra-state access. He emphasised that the scheme has proved to be a boon for the poor, labourers, migrants, and weaker sections, who can now avail of their food entitlements wherever they go for work or livelihood.

"This is a landmark example of Digital India meeting public welfare. The Modi government has not just provided food security — it has ensured dignity and justice for the poor. Migrant workers across the nation, including those from Rajasthan, no longer have to worry about food while seeking employment," Rathore said.

He added that the ONORC scheme not only empowers economically weaker sections but also reflects the Modi government's commitment to national integration, social justice, and digital transparency.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative but implementation needs improvement. My domestic help from Bihar still faces issues with fingerprint recognition at ration shops. Hope they fix these technical glitches soon.
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Arjun K
This is why I support Modi ji's vision. Earlier migrants had to beg or borrow when they moved cities for work. Now they can focus on earning without worrying about next meal. Game changer for informal sector workers!
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Sarah B
As someone working with migrant communities in Rajasthan, I've seen firsthand how this scheme has reduced hunger among construction workers. The biometric system also prevents shopkeepers from cheating illiterate laborers.
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Karthik V
While the scheme is good, why isn't media highlighting the corruption cases where ration shop owners create fake beneficiaries? The system needs stronger audits to prevent misuse of taxpayers' money.
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Meera T
My father was a migrant worker in the 90s. He would tell us how difficult it was to get basic food when working in other states. Today's workers are lucky to have such facilities. Proud of this progress 🇮🇳
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David E
Impressive scale - 80 crore beneficiaries! This could be a case study for other developing nations struggling with food security. India's digital infrastructure is really paying off.

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