Central Government to Distribute Three Months of Rice in Single Installment The central government has decided to provide three months of rice in a single installment, starting August 1, 2026, to address the ongoing drought conditions caused by the El Niño phenomenon. This measure aims to ensure timely supply of essential grains to affected regions. The decision includes distributing rice for the months of August, September, and October in one go, with preparations already underway. The Ministry of Civil Supplies has instructed state governments to organize the distribution, ensuring that all ration shops are ready to dispense the allocated quantity by August 1. This approach marks a shift from the previous practice of monthly distribution, where dealers typically released rice for the first 15 days of each month. Under the new system, beneficiaries will need to collect their ration for the entire three-month period at once. This means that ration cardholders will have to collect their quota three times, with dealers required to deliver the stock to ration shops in two or three installments depending on the size of the shop. Small shops will receive the full allocation at once, while larger ones will have it split into multiple deliveries. The government has also introduced the E-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) system to enhance transparency in the ration distribution process. This initiative, mandated by the Ministry of Civil Supplies, requires all ration cardholders to update their details through the National Informatics Centre (NIC) software. The deadline for completing the E-KYC process is July 31, 2026.#central_government #national_informatics_centre #ministry_of_civil_supplies #el_nino_phenomenon #warangal_district
