Delhi Ration Card Income Limit Hiked to Rs 1.2 Lakh: More Families to Benefit
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News18•17-01-2026, 18:58
Delhi Ration Card Income Limit Hiked to Rs 1.2 Lakh: More Families to Benefit
- •Delhi government increases annual income limit for ration cards from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.20 lakh, expanding eligibility for subsidized rations.
- •Income certificate is now mandatory for eligibility; the self-declaration system has been abolished.
- •Certain categories are ineligible: property owners in A-E colonies, income taxpayers, four-wheeler owners, government employees, and those with over 2 kW electricity connections.
- •The 'first come, first served' system for ration card allocation is abolished; district-level committees will now determine priority.
- •Over 8.27 lakh ineligible beneficiaries removed, making way for 11.65 lakh people awaiting food security benefits.
Why It Matters: Delhi government raises ration card income limit to Rs 1.2 lakh, making more families eligible for food security.
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