Embarrassing revelation of the village head of Kanpur, Thar car and bungalow in the house, yet take free ration, know how:

News India Live, Digital Desk: A shocking case has come up in Kanpur, which raises many questions on the trend of misuse of government schemes and ‘freebies’. While the eligible people get the benefit of ration and other schemes on the one hand, some people who have enough money and facilities are also taking advantage of government assistance wrongly. In this episode, a head in Kanpur, whose son has a luxury SUV like Mahindra Thar, and has a grand house herself, yet every month the government is taking advantage of the free ration scheme.

What is the whole matter?

According to reports, this shocking case has come to light in Kanpur, where an existing female village head (chairman), who has a good financial condition, is taking free ration facilities. Investigation revealed that:

• Luxury House: The village head has its own magnificent and huge pucca house, which shows his better economic condition. Such people are usually not counted in the category of ‘poor’ or ‘needy’, for which free ration scheme is made.
• Expensive car near son: The most surprising thing is that his son has expensive and stylish SUVs like Mahindra Thar. Thar is a premium vehicle, which is possible only for a person with income. This is a clear indication that the family is quite above the poverty line.
• Free ration every month: Despite all these amenities, the female head is taking advantage of the free ration distribution scheme being run by the government every month. This is directly like misuse of government resources and robbing the rights of qualified needs.

Unlike government rules:

In India, free ration or BPL (below poverty line) cards are for families who are financially weak and are not able to meet their basic needs. Those who have their own pucca houses, vehicles or any means of definite income are not allowed to take advantage of these schemes. There is also a provision for action in such cases, because it comes under the misuse of the government scheme.

This incident raises questions on the flaws present in local administration and planning implementation. It is expected that the administration will take appropriate action in this matter and ensure that only qualified people take advantage of such schemes in the future.