India, Feb. 28 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that her government will issue two lakh fresh ration cards this year and said new ration cards had not been issued in the national Capital in many years.

Addressing a programme marking the first anniversary of her Government in North West Delhi, she said, "We are going to issue two lakh ration cards this year."

According to officials, there are over 17 lakh ration card holders in Delhi, involving nearly 73 lakh Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries provided with a monthly quota of ration through around 2,000 fair price shops.

Recently, a verification drive was undertaken by the Food Supply and Consumer Affairs Department of the Delhi government, and notices...