*Hyderabad:* The Telangana Congress government has announced a significant overhaul in the state’s ration card system. A recent decision by the cabinet sub-committee has approved the issuance of new ration cards to replace the existing ones.The committee’s meeting today focused on modernizing the ration card system, with a major update being the transition to swiping card models. The new cards will replace the old ration cards, with procedures for their distribution to be finalized in upcoming meetings.This reform comes in response to a backlog of ration card applications, as no new cards have been issued for some time. The government aims to expedite the issuance process to ensure that eligible residents receive their cards promptly.Further details on the distribution process and eligibility criteria will be provided after the next cabinet meeting.