Punjab Rashan Card–cash vs food Assistance
The Punjab government started the Rashan Card scheme to support poor and working families. Through this card, some people get cash help, and some receive food items, so they can manage their daily needs. Now the question is, which one is better – cash or food assistance? In this article, we will compare both options and see which system gives more benefits to families.
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پنجاب حکومت نے غریب اور محنت کش خاندانوں کی کفالت کے لیے راشن کارڈ سکیم شروع کر دی۔ اس کارڈ کے ذریعے، کچھ لوگوں کو نقد مدد ملتی ہے، اور کچھ کھانے کی اشیاء وصول کرتے ہیں، تاکہ وہ اپنی روزمرہ کی ضروریات کا انتظام کر سکیں۔ اب سوال یہ ہے کہ کون سا بہتر ہے – نقد یا کھانے کی امداد؟ اس مضمون میں، ہم دونوں اختیارات کا موازنہ کریں گے اور دیکھیں گے کہ کون سا نظام خاندانوں کو زیادہ فوائد دیتا ہے۔
Cash Assistance
In the Punjab Rashan Card scheme, many families receive monthly cash support. The amount is Rs. 10,000 per month for four months. This helps people to use money according to their own needs, like food, rent, bills, or medicine. The good side is full freedom of choice, but the problem is that sometimes money is not used properly, and there is also a risk of rising prices in the market.
Food Assistance
In this type of support, families get a range of items every month instead of cash. The value is around Rs. 3,000 per month, which covers basic things like flour, sugar, ghee, rice, and pulses. The benefit is that people always receive food for the family, so they don’t have to worry about spending money only on food. But the issue is that they cannot choose freely – sometimes the quality is low, or the items are limited, and delivery can also be delayed.
Cash vs Food Assistance
| Point | Cash Assistance | Food Assistance |
| Amount | Rs 10,000 per month (for 4 months) | Rs 3000 rashan items per month |
| Flexibilty | Full freedom to spend anywhere | Only fixed food items |
| Security | Can be misused or spent wrongly | Ensure the family gets food every month |
| Durration | Short term (only 4 months) | Continuous as long as the scheme continues |
Conclusion
Both cash and food assistance have their benefits and problems. Cash gives families the freedom to spend money on various needs, but it is a short-term solution. Food assistance ensures that every family receives basic rations, but it limits their choice. A balanced system of both cash and food can give more lasting relief to poor households.
FAQs
Who can get the Punjab Rashan Card?
Poor and working families that are registered in the scheme.
How much cash is given under this program?
Families get Rs. 10,000 per month for four months.
What is included in food assistance?
Families get flour, sugar, ghee, rice, and pulses.