If you live away from your home or village and are wondering how to get government rations, this news is for you. Previously, people had to go to the location listed on their ration cards to collect their rations. But now there's no need to worry, as with the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC), eligible beneficiaries can collect their rations from anywhere in the country.

Under ONORC, beneficiaries do not need to obtain a separate ration card at their new location. Their ration card itself is sufficient. Therefore, if a person moves from their village to Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, or any other city in the country for a job, they can still receive rations at the location, depending on their eligibility. This facility is most beneficial for migrant workers, laborers, daily wage earners, and families who frequently relocate for employment.

Previously, many people faced difficulties because they had to stay in their village to receive rations. However, the concept of "wherever the beneficiary is, there is ration" has significantly reduced this problem. Importantly, this system reduces the likelihood of beneficiaries being deprived of their right to food grains.

Because rations are delivered at the workplace, both travel costs and time are saved. Therefore, this facility is considered crucial for families who travel abroad for work. ONORC is not just a ration facility, but a system that helps eligible citizens living in any part of the country maintain their right to food security. Therefore, if you or someone in your family is living outside the village for work, you do not need to return to your village; instead, you can collect rations from the nearest authorized fair price shop as per your eligibility.

PC: Hindustan