Haveri: The Anna Suvidha Yojana, implemented by the department of food and civil supplies, provides doorstep ration delivery to elderly beneficiaries in the district. A total of 7,211 eligible beneficiaries were identified, with consent obtained from 247 individuals in Dec. So far, rations were delivered to 166 families, easing hardships faced by senior citizens.The scheme aims to address difficulties faced by the elderly, who often struggle to stand in line at ration shops, wait due to server issues, and travel long distances to collect 10 kg of rice.Under the scheme, announced in the last budget and implemented statewide since Dec, ration shop personnel collect consent letters from beneficiaries between the 1st and 5th of each month and deliver rations from the 6th to the 15th. They receive the usual commission plus an extra Rs 50 per household.Statewide, 2,58,154 beneficiaries have been identified and Rs 15.4 crore was allocated for doorstep deliveries. Ration shopkeepers report that obtaining consent letters monthly can require multiple visits to the same house if beneficiaries are absent, and they are seeking simplification of the consent letter rules.When contacted, Manjunath DJ, deputy director, department of food and civil supplies, Haveri, said that in the district, 7,211 beneficiaries were identified under the Anna Suvidha Yojana, with consent obtained from 247 beneficiaries in Dec and rations distributed to 166 families. “The department is creating significant awareness about this scheme, which will help older people,” he added.QuoteEligible ration cardholders from families with only elderly members over 75 years should benefit from this scheme – Manjunath DJ, deputy director, Dept of food and civil supplies, HaveriWe are a family of two—my wife and I have crossed 75 years. We cannot collect ration from PDS shops because of age-related problems. The state govt is introducing the scheme, as door delivery is a great help to us – Mallappa Kabbur, a villager of Najik Lakamapur—BoxTaluk-wise beneficiaries Byadgi: 681 Hanagal: 1,268 Haveri: 1,429 Hirekerur: 668 Ranebennur: 1,144 Savanur: 674 Shiggaon: 800 Rattihalli: 547 Total: 7,211
