Uttar Pradesh Launches Drive to Issue Ration Cards for Transgenders
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttar Pradesh government announces special drive to issue ration cards to transgender citizens. |
| Legislation | National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 |
| Objective | Provide food and nutrition security, ensuring affordable food for a dignified life. |
| Coverage | 75% rural and 50% urban population eligible for subsidized food grains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). |
| Eligibility | Priority households and houses covered under Antyodaya Anna Yojana. |
| Provision | 5 kg food grains per person monthly; rice, wheat, and coarse grains at subsidized rates. |
| Special Provisions | 35 kg food grains per family monthly for Antyodaya Anna Yojana beneficiaries; maternity benefits of at least Rs 6000. |
| Reason for Initiative | Report by Uttar Pradesh Transgender Welfare Board highlights deprivation of food security and basic facilities for transgender persons. |
| Government Directive | Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh directs simplification, speed, and transparency in ration card distribution. |
| Target | Identify and issue ration cards to transgender persons before the state's 'Zero Poverty' programme launch. |
| Impact | Promotes social inclusion, ensures equal rights and dignity, strengthens economic condition through food security, and makes welfare schemes more effective. |