Supreme Court Directs States and Union Territories to Provide Ration Cards to 8 Crore Migrant Workers
In a significant development highlighting the plight of migrant workers in India, the Supreme Court expressed dismay over delays in implementing its April 2023 directive to provide ration cards to approximately eight crore migrant workers registered in the eShram portal. These workers, though registered, remain excluded from the coverage of the National Food Security Act, reflecting systemic challenges in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.