The Egyptian Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has announced that adding newborns to ration cards is now available through the digital Egypt portal. This move is part of the new cash support system set to be implemented in the new financial year. According to a source, this is one of the key benefits of the new program, which aims to provide support to eligible families. The ministry has emphasized that the process of extracting new ration cards is still available and has not been halted.
The source revealed that the new cash support system will categorize beneficiaries into four groups based on their needs and eligibility. The first group will receive the highest monthly cash support. The Ministry of Supply aims to target the most eligible families using precise targeting criteria to determine the necessary support. This new system is expected to address issues with the current ration card system, where some families are not receiving support despite being eligible.
Certain groups have been identified as eligible to add newborns to their ration cards. These groups include families receiving the Takaful and Karama pension, holders of integrated services cards, recipients of the social pension, children and wives of martyrs, and families with alternative care. Additionally, irregular workers are also eligible. These groups are considered the most entitled to social protection and support.
To add newborns to their ration cards, citizens can follow a simple electronic process. First, they need to log in to the digital Egypt portal, then select the supply services option. Next, they need to click on "Add my family members" and agree to the conditions. After that, they will need to enter the required data accurately. The basic conditions for adding a spouse or children include being the head of the family and the cardholder, not being ineligible for support, and not registering deceased individuals.
The Ministry of Supply has emphasized that the new cash support system will not only allow for the addition of newborns but also enable the removal of families that no longer require support. The ministry aims to complete the process of updating the ration card system within a short period, not exceeding 15 days. This will ensure that support is directed to those who need it most.
The digital Egypt portal provides various supply services, including adding newborns to ration cards. Citizens can access these services by logging in to the portal and following the required steps. The ministry has encouraged citizens to use the digital portal to facilitate the process of updating their ration cards and accessing support services.
The Ministry of Supply's decision to allow adding newborns to ration cards is part of its efforts to improve the targeting of support and ensure that it reaches the most eligible families. The new cash support system is expected to provide better support to families in need, while also addressing issues with the current ration card system.
Key points
- The Ministry of Supply has identified specific groups eligible to add newborns to their ration cards, including families receiving the Takaful and Karama pension and holders of integrated services cards.
