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What are the two types of ration cards issued by the government of India under the Public Distribution System?
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The two types of ration cards issued by the government of India under the Public Distribution System are:
- Below Poverty Line (BPL) ration card : This card is given to households whose annual income is less than Rs.10,000/-. One benefit of this card is that each household can get 25 kg of food grains per month at subsidised rates.
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card : This card is given to the poorest of poor households identified by the state government. One benefit of this card is that each household can get 35 kg of food grains per month at subsidised rates.
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