Tirumalagiri, Suryapet | July 15, 2025 —
After years of waiting, thousands of families across Telangana will finally receive new ration cards. In a major relief to eligible beneficiaries, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy formally launched the statewide ration card distribution drive on Monday from Tirumalagiri.
During the launch, CM Revanth personally handed over the cards to *11 beneficiaries, officially marking the beginning of distribution. The government plans to distribute *over 3.58 lakh new ration cards across the state in the coming days.
Key Highlights:
- Venue: Near Tahsildar Office, Tirumalagiri
- Chief Guest: CM Revanth Reddy
- Initial Cards Distributed: 11
- Total Cards to Be Issued: 3.58 lakh across Telangana
- Notable Attendees: Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, In-charge Minister Adluri Laxman, MP Kiran Kumar Reddy, and MLA Sameer
CM Revanth Reddy’s Address to the Public
While addressing the gathering, CM Revanth said,
“This is a historic day for public welfare in Telangana. Many families have waited long enough. We are committed to ensuring that no eligible person is left out.”
He emphasized that from now on, ration card processing and delivery would be streamlined and transparent.
Remarks by Civil Supplies Minister
Uttam Kumar Reddy, Minister for Civil Supplies, stated:
“We are putting an end to delays and confusion in issuing ration cards. Every deserving family will get their card without hassle.”
He also said that modern tracking and digital integration would improve the delivery system.
Benefits of the New Ration Cards
- Subsidized food grains like rice, sugar, wheat, and cooking oil
- Eligibility for various welfare schemes (housing, education, healthcare)
- Acts as a valid proof for identity and residence
- Access to digital services and mobile tracking of benefits
Background
Telangana has not issued *new ration cards for over a decade. Due to policy revisions and digital system delays, many families were left without access to welfare schemes. With this new rollout, the *state government hopes to fix long-standing gaps in social support.