Reform linked borrowing permission of Rs.23,523 crores issued to 9 States

Last updated: 12 December 2020

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Nine Indian states have successfully implemented the 'One Nation One Ration Card' reform, a key citizen-centric initiative. This achievement has led to them being granted additional borrowing permissions totalling Rs 23,523 crore. The reform aims to ensure beneficiaries, especially migrant workers, can access their food rations from any Fair Price Shop across the country, while also improving targeting and reducing leakages.

Reform linked borrowing permissions lead to various citizen centric reforms in the States 9 States have successfully completed One Nation One Ration Card Reform Reform linked borrowing permission of Rs.23,523 crore issued to these States In view of the challenges posed by the COVID 19 pandemic for mobilisation of financial resources, the Government of India has strengthened the hands of the States through multiple measures. These included grant of additional borrowing permission of 2% of th

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The 'One Nation One Ration Card' system allows beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act and other welfare schemes, including migrant workers, to collect their rations from any Fair Price Shop nationwide.

Nine states have been issued a total of Rs 23,523 crore in additional borrowing permissions upon completing the reform.

The states that have successfully completed the reform are Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh.

States had to complete reforms related to the Public Distribution System, including Aadhar Seeding of all Ration Cards, biometric authentication of beneficiaries, and automation of Fair Price Shops.

The states had to complete these reforms by 31st December 2020 to be eligible for the additional borrowing.

Yes, other reforms that can be preconditions for additional borrowing include ease of doing business, urban local body/utility reforms, and power sector reforms.

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