Over 14 Crore Needy People In UP Receive Nutritional Support, Lucknow Division Sets An Example In Service And Transparency

In Uttar Pradesh, over 14 crore needy individuals have received nutritional support, according to Lucknow Division, which sets an example in service and transparency. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leads the government's mission to advance Antyodaya and uplift society's last rung members in UP. The state's Public Distribution System (PDS) is renowned for its reliability in combating hunger and malnutrition.

As of the latest figures from the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, the PDS distributes foodgrains to an impressive 14,71,04,181 beneficiaries, encompassing 3,67,52,818 ration cardholder families.

Under the Chief Minister's vision, the state guarantees uninterrupted ration supplies, irrespective of caste, class, or region, offering security and self-respect to millions of deprived families. Among the state's 18 administrative divisions, Lucknow Division leads in the effective implementation of food security measures. Within its six districts, 1,72,13,915 members from 45,24,479 ration cardholder families receive direct and regular benefits under nutritional security schemes.

Situations like Sitapur, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Hardoi, with over 31 lakh to 34 lakh citizens, demonstrate the Yogi government's administration working tirelessly, even reaching remote villages. The Yogi government has eradicated issues like underweight ration distribution, ineligible beneficiaries, and black marketing, which plagued previous administrations. Zero Tolerance policy ensures these problems are eliminated at their root.

E-PoS machines at every fair-price shop, coupled with biometric verification, has made ration distribution transparent, eliminating fraudulent practices and ensuring genuine beneficiaries receive their share. This technology-driven system has been a blessing for migrant workers and job seekers, ensuring food security regardless of their location.

Aligning with the National Food Security Policy, the Yogi government introduced ration card portability, allowing beneficiaries to access their entitlements from any district or corner of the country effortlessly.

With 35 kg of foodgrains per Antyodaya family card and 5 kg per eligible household unit, the scheme bridges social inequality gaps. Freed from foodgrain concerns, poor families now invest savings in better education, healthcare, and new livelihood opportunities. Through continuous policy reforms, ground-level monitoring, and a focus on people's needs, the Yogi government's welfare model has become a foundation of trust and dignity for over 14 crore citizens across the state.