In this initiative, the Indian government has gone one step ahead and digitalized the public distribution system (PDS) with the launch of its Mera Ration 2.0 App. This app will make it easier for Indian citizens to manage ration cards and access ration-related services.
We will look at the details of the Mera Ration 2.0 App offerings, the benefits it brings, and how it might improve.
Mera Ration 2.0 App review
The Mera Ration 2.0 App is the 2nd version of the “Mera Ration App”, which boasts additional functionality for reserved ration card holders.
This way, users can add, delete, or modify the details of a family member, check ration eligibility, or look for nearby ration shops by pressing just one button.
The app was developed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution and hence has gained significance under the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) initiative of the government, which benefits migrant workers.
Mera Ration 2.0 Key Features
1. To Add, Delete, or Modify Family Details
The handling of family member details is one of the standout features of the app. It allows users to add new members and remove names on ones they aren’t required to visit ration offices physically.
2. Seamless Management of Ration Card
Users can check their ration balance, view transaction history, and verify entitlement details through the app. This transparency guarantees that the allocation is not affected by the beneficiaries not receiving what they are due.
3. Support for Migrant Workers
The ONORC scheme enables the access of their ration entitlements from any part of the country for the users. This is especially helpful to people who need to move around for work a lot because they are migrant workers.
4. Locate Nearby Ration Shops
They have a GPS-based feature that helps users find ration shops around them and check whether the shop is operational.
5. Multilingual Support
The app is available in several regional languages to serve a diverse audience and is made available in English so that they can also check out the app without having to switch the language, thus making it available for English-speaking users too.
How to Use the Mera Ration 2.0 App
Step 1: Download and Install
We have it on the Google Play Store. Users can download and install on Android devices.
Step 2: Register Your Ration Card
Registration is easy after installation. Simply use your ration card number and personal details to register.
Step 3: Explore Features
After registration, users can move within the app’s features to update family details, check entitlements, or locate ration shops.
Benefits of Mera Ration 2.0
There are several benefits of this app.
Convenience
The app reduces the visits to ration offices to one time, which saves time and makes work easier for beneficiaries.
Improved Transparency
The app gives real-time access to the ration-related data, thereby making the distribution system transparent.
Nationwide Accessibility
With the ONORC initiative, users can avail of entitlements from anywhere in India.
Digital Inclusion
It’s also very user-friendly, with a simple design and a multilingual interface even for those without technological skills.
Conclusion
Indian government’s commendable initiative to make public distribution easy through the Mera Ration 2.0 App.
For the millions of Indian citizens, the simple features of the ONORC scheme have made the MID cut a valuable tool.
Yet its technical shortcomings can be addressed and the availability expanded to further boost its impact.
