Uttar Pradesh govt to distribute free ration from December till March
The free ration distribution aimed at providing food security to the poor and deprived in the state through the Public Distribution System is a major step in this regard.
Nov 14, 2021, 00:07 AM IST
One Nation One Card scheme: 3 more states included to help migrants; all states to be covered by March 31, 2021
The ministry confirmed that by 31st March 2021 all states will be added to One Nation One Ration Card scheme and the scheme will be operational all over India.
Jun 01, 2020, 17:02 PM IST
Centre begins One Nation One Ration Card facility in 12 states
The Central government has commenced One Nation One Ration Card facility in as many as 12 states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Jharkhand, and Tripura from Wednesday (January 1, 2020).
Jan 01, 2020, 16:18 PM IST
'One Nation One Ration Card' to be effective across India from June 1, 2020: Ram Vilas Paswan
The One Nation One Ration Card scheme, which will come into effect from June 1, 2020, is aimed at providing benefits to migrant labourers and daily wagers as it will allow the eligible beneficiaries to avail their entitled food grains under the National Food Security Act from any Fair Price Shop.
Dec 03, 2019, 16:15 PM IST
PDS scam worth Rs 600 crore unearthed in Uttarakhand
This is the second scam to be detected by the Trivendra Singh Rawat government after the NH 74 scam, which was also unearthed in Udhamsingh Nagar district.
Oct 04, 2017, 13:31 PM IST
UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls for cancellation of bogus ration cards
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the cancellation of all duplicate/bogus ration cards in the state.
May 18, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
CCEA restores PDS sugar subsidy for AAY families
The government on Wednesday decided to restore the subsidy for states to ensure sale of 1 kg of sugar at a cheaper rate for 2.5 crore AAY families, the poorest of the poor, under the public distribution system (PDS).
May 03, 2017, 23:10 PM IST
Display foodgrain subsidy at ration shops, Centre tells states
State governments should display at PDS shops the foodgrain subsidy borne by both the Centre and states that will prevent the latter from hijacking the credit for selling highly-subsidised grains to the poor, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Monday.
Apr 24, 2017, 16:39 PM IST
Govt to make all ration shops Aadhaar-enabled by June
Government is planning to make all ration shops under the public distribution system in the country Aadhaar-enabled by June 30 this year, IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.
Feb 10, 2017, 23:51 PM IST
Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for receiving subsidised foodgrains from PDS shops
The government on Thursday made the Aadhaar card compulsory for all those receiving subsidised foodgrains from public distribution system (PDS) shops.
Feb 09, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
'Enough leeway for DBT scheme to go on after SC order'
Allaying fears over any affect of the Supreme Court order about use of Aadhaar on direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme, Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha on Friday said there is enough leeway for DBT to go on and it is not a banned activity.
Nov 06, 2015, 20:25 PM IST
Centre asks states to ensure pulses sell at reasonable price
The central government has said asked states to ensure that pulses are sold in the market at reasonable prices through Public Distribution System
Oct 25, 2015, 09:38 AM IST
Govt caps kerosene subsidy at Rs 12/litre, LPG at Rs 18/kg
Government has capped the subsidy payout on kerosene at Rs 12 per litre and domestic cooking gas (LPG) at Rs 18 per kg, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Monday.
Aug 10, 2015, 13:52 PM IST
Food Corporation gets Rs 13,000 cr as food subsidy from govt
To ensure smooth procurement and distribution of grains, the government has released Rs 13,000 crore as food subsidy to state-owned Food Corporation of India (FCI).
Aug 02, 2015, 11:47 AM IST
Ration shops in Mumbai to be linked with biometric system
The Maharashtra government has decided to link all ration shops in Mumbai and suburban Thane district with a biometric system by November with a view to check irregularities in the public distribution system (PDS).
Apr 18, 2015, 10:58 AM IST
Govt can save over Rs 30,000 crore food subsidy with FCI rejig
Government's food subsidy bill can come down by over Rs 30,000 crore a year by reducing coverage of beneficiaries to 40 percent under the food law and outsourcing major work of FCI to states governments and private players, a high-level panel said Thursday.
Jan 22, 2015, 20:25 PM IST
Govt to consider if tax payers should be out of PDS
Incomes Tax payers and ranking officials in government may be out of the ambit of the Public Distribution System if a thinking in the Central government gathers momentum.
Oct 09, 2014, 16:03 PM IST
FCI to invite suggestions on its restructuring
The high level committee, set up to recommend ways to restructure state-run FCI, Monday decided to invite suggestions from public and stakeholders, including private sector firms, on management of foodgrains.
Sep 08, 2014, 18:49 PM IST
Govt sets up high-level panel to look into FCI restructuring
With a view to remove functional and cost inefficiencies at Food Corporation of India, the government on Wednesday set up a high-level committee to suggest various models to restructure the state-run entity which plays a key role in strengthening public distribution system (PDS).
Aug 20, 2014, 19:53 PM IST
No plan to amend food security law at present: Govt
There is no proposal to amend the landmark food security law at present, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Jul 22, 2014, 19:20 PM IST
