The distribution of the free ration announced by the Kerala Government will start from April 01 in the State. Foodgrains will be distributed during the morning till noon to those under the Antyodaya scheme and priority cardholders. The non-priority cardholders will get the ration in the afternoon. Only five persons will be allowed at a time in a retail ration outlet as per the social distancing norms. Each dealer could introduce a token system to avoid crowding of card-holders. Volunteers from LSG bodies can help in home-delivery of foodgrains for the elderly and sick who are not able to reach the ration shops.