Delhi Government Raises Income Limit for Ration Card Eligibility, Introduces Digital Payment System
The Delhi government has raised the annual family income limit for ration card eligibility from around Rs 1.20-1.30 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh, aiming to expand access to subsidized food. It also introduced a digital currency system that credits funds directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of ration card holders for purchasing ration, intended to reduce irregularities. This follows a verification drive that removed approximately 7.72 lakh invalid beneficiaries, with fresh applications invited from May 15.