Reviewing preparations for the programme with senior officials including the Commissioner of Civil Supplies M Stephen Raveendra and Civil Supplies Corporation Additional Director Rohit Singh, he said the smart ration card distribution by the Chief Minister at Sangareddy would be followed by simultaneous programmes at all 33 district headquarters, an official release said. The Minister said Telangana now has 1.06 crore ration cards covering 3.43 crore beneficiaries, with every eligible beneficiary entitled to six kg of fine rice free of cost every month. He directed the Civil Supplies Department and district administrations to make elaborate arrangements for the August 15 rollout and ensure that beneficiaries face no inconvenience. Together, these cards provide food-security coverage to 3.43 crore beneficiaries. The introduction of smart ration cards will further strengthen transparency, efficiency and convenience in the public distribution system, he added.