The coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, now in power for nearly five months, continues to implement its election promises. Minister Nadendla Manohar recently made a significant announcement regarding the distribution of new ration cards, revealing that updated designs will soon be introduced.
Minister Emphasizes Responsible Service and Performance Review
Minister Manohar, during his visit to Guntur district on Wednesday, held a meeting with village and ward secretariat staff in Tenali constituency. Speaking to the media, he urged staff to work responsibly and ensure accessibility at the grassroots level. He also stated that the state government would be conducting a performance review of the secretariat staff. He highlighted the successful correction of errors in land records for 5,808 farmers in Tenali mandal within a short period, underscoring the positive outcomes of coordinated efforts between public representatives and government departments.
Preparation for Pension Audits and E-KYC Process
The Minister instructed the secretariat staff to be prepared for pension audits, as mandated by the government. He emphasized the need for ensuring that pensions are distributed to eligible recipients. Manohar also expressed satisfaction over the positive response to the *Deepam-2* scheme, which provides three gas cylinders annually.
Regarding the Aadhaar linkage process, he revealed that between 1.2 million and 1.6 million ration cardholders in the state have not completed the e-KYC process. The government plans to make facilities available at village and ward secretariats for residents to complete this process soon.