Consider 'one nation, one ration card' feasibility amid lockdown: SC

, this scheme should be implemented forthwith to benefit the migrant workers.

The petition said that it seeks the court's indulgence to protect and safeguard the rights of migrant labourers/beneficiaries and citizens of states and Union Territories to get their entitlement of subsidized foodgrain and benefits of the government scheme, which should be introduced during the epidemic of coronavirus. "The concerned authorities temporarily adopt one nation one umbrella policy during the epidemic of corona due to absence of 'one nation, one rashan card'," it said.

The plea also sought direction to authorities concerned to ensure migrant labourers, who are in rented accommodation or transit camps, do not go hungry in the absence of any identity cards.

( With inputs from IANS )

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