Delhi Government Raises Annual Income Limit for Ration Card Eligibility to Rs 1.20 Lakh

The Delhi government has raised the annual income limit for ration card eligibility from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.20 lakh to include more low-income families in the food security system. This decision follows a verification drive that identified over 8.27 lakh vacancies due to mismatched income data, duplicates, and inactive beneficiaries. New rules exclude families owning property in certain colonies, paying income tax, or with government employees. The government aims to ensure equitable access and prevent hunger through clearer eligibility and mandatory income certificates.