Tue Jan 21 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Telangana to Launch New Ration Card Scheme, List Leaks Cause Confusion

**Hyderabad, India –** The Telangana government is set to launch four new welfare schemes, including a new ration card distribution program, starting on June 26th. The initiative aims to provide crucial support to those below the poverty line, with white ration cards being issued to eligible individuals.

While the process of issuing new ration cards has already begun, leaked preliminary lists have caused widespread confusion and concern. Many eligible individuals have found their names missing from the circulated lists, leading to protests and anxious inquiries.

Officials have clarified that those whose names are absent can reapply during Gram Sabhas (village meetings) scheduled from June 21st to 24th. The Civil Supplies Department has also announced that 18,00,515 applications to add family members to existing ration cards have been approved. Further, applications received through Prajavani (public grievances redressal system) will also be reviewed.

Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari stated that information for 6,68,309 cards, related to 11,65,052 individuals, has been prepared. Further information on 41.25 lakh cards for 1.36 crore people will be released as needed. She also instructed collectors to accept new ration card applications during these Gram Sabhas, emphasizing the need for applicants to provide Aadhaar cards, address, phone number, and caste details.

The discrepancies in the initial lists appear to stem from data collection during the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC). Information gathered then was used to create the preliminary lists, resulting in omissions of several eligible individuals, possibly due to errors during the computerization process.

The government assures that the complete list will be released on June 26th, clarifying the selection criteria. Until then, individuals are urged to attend the Gram Sabhas and submit their applications to ensure inclusion in the final ration card distribution.

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