Bhubaneswar, Oct 18: The second phase of distribution of digital ration cards under NFSA by Odisha government will begin from October 29.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will launch the programme at a special function in Mayurbhanj district.
Around 1.99 crore beneficiaries will get the digital ration cards in the second phase of the implementation of the central scheme.
The scheme will come in operation in the State from November 1.
In the first phase, 93.35 lakh beneficiaries in 14 districts were issued the digital ration cards. Under the scheme, the card holders will get 5 kg rice and wheat at Rs 3 and 2 per kg respectively every month.
