-The Times of India NEW DELHI: The government is ready with a contingency plan to deal with below normal rains this monsoon with a series of steps including diesel subsidy for farmers in the rain-deficient districts, crop loans at lower rates and release of foodgrains to deal with a possible shortage. Amid reports of below normal rains, the agriculture ministry presented the plan for 500 districts during a meeting called by Prime...
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10kg free rice to destitute ration cardholders in Raipur
-The Times of India RAIPUR: In a move that will benefit an estimated seven lakh destitute of single-member ration cardholders in the state. Chhattisgarh government has decided to give 10kg free rice per month under public distribution system. Earlier, destitute were required to pay Rs 1 per kg. The order has already been implemented and officials concerned have started the verification process, said sources. According to circular issued by food, civil...
More »GPS to be used to track trucks carrying PDS foodgrains
-PTI Delhi government will track the trucks carrying foodgrains with the help of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Radio-frequency identification (RFID) devices to curb the menace of diversion of rations meant for lakhs of families which are below the poverty line. Also, SMS will be sent to the ration card holders attached to that fair price shop (FPS) about the arrival of ration commodities. The system is likely to be functional in...
More »15 ration shops sealed
-The Times of India NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is cracking down on hoarding, diversion and black-marketing of food grains. As many as 209 fair price shops (FPS) were inspected over three days, 15 of which were sealed. Criminal cases have been registered against some transporters and FPS owners involved in diversion of food grains. Raids were held from May 24 to May 26, food commissioner S S Yadav said. Teams tracked...
More »Fair price shops not audited: PAC
-The Times of India BANGALORE: A mere 7% of users are aware of some monitoring systems while only 4% know about the toll-free number. That's the state of affairs of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Karnataka according to the Citizen Report Card of the Public Affairs Centre. Releasing the report which is based on feedback and effectiveness of existing monitoring systems, PAC director R Suresh said over 38% of the vigilance...
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