Telangana Govt to Provide Free Fine Rice to 84% of Population from Ugadi
The Telangana government has announced a free fine rice distribution scheme, benefiting 84% of the state’s population. Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy stated that the initiative, launched under CM Revanth Reddy’s leadership, aims to improve food security and ensure access to high-quality rice for the underprivileged.
📅 Key Highlights of the Scheme
✔ Launch Date: Ugadi 2025
✔ Coverage: 84% of the state’s population
✔ Objective: Improve food security & ration quality
🍚 Why Fine Rice?
The government aims to replace coarse rice with fine rice, offering a better nutritional value and improving the dietary quality of beneficiaries.
📌 Who Will Benefit?
🔹 Families under the Public Distribution System (PDS)
🔹 Low-income households across urban & rural areas
🔹 Priority ration cardholders
🚨 Government’s Vision for Food Security
The state aims to ensure no household goes hungry, with a long-term plan to enhance welfare programs for economically weaker sections.
📢 Political & Public Reactions
The scheme has been welcomed by citizens and welfare groups, while opposition parties are calling for better implementation transparency.
