NEW DELHI:
Prime Minister Narendra Modis flagship ”One Nation One Ration Card” scheme has been implemented across 20 states so far with the Central government targeting the entire country by March 31 next year.
Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Monday said that after Odisha, Sikkim and Mizoram joining the ”One Nation One Ration Card” scheme, 20 states are now linked to IMPDS (Integrated Management of Public Distribution System). The Union minister tweeted, “As I earlier announced, three more states — Odisha, Sikkim and Mizoram — have been added to the government”s ambitious ”One Nation One Ration Card” scheme today. With this 20 states have joined the IMPDS scheme.”
In another tweet, Paswan said, “”One Nation One Ration Card” Scheme is to be implemented across the country by March 31, 2021. In this regard, necessary steps are being taken to connect Uttarakhand, Nagaland and Manipur by August 1, 2020.” After the implementation of the scheme across the country by March 31, 2021, any beneficiary of the Public Distribution System (PDS) under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) can avail of ration anywhere in the country.
Under the NFSA, nearly 81 crore people in the country are provided foodgrains at a cheaper rate. They are provided wheat at Rs 2 a kg and rice at Rs 3 a kg. In the ongoing corona pandemic, the Central government gives five kg rice or wheat and one kg pulses per month free to every PDS beneficiary. This will continue for three months since its inception in April under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).
Besides, the Central government is also giving five kg foodgrains and one kg grams free for two months to the migrant labourers who are not beneficiaries of any other grain distribution scheme.
more recommended stories
RG Kar: CBI Gets Clues of Ghosh’s Hand in MBBS Selection IrregularitiesKOLKATA:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Waqf Row: Siddaramaiah Orders Immediate Withdrawal of Notices to FarmersBENGALURU:Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday.
No Secret Tunnels or Chambers in Puri Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar: Odisha MinisterBHUBANESHWAR:The mystery surrounding the existence of.
After Cyclone Dana, Another Cyclonic Storm Brewing Over Bay of BengalNEW DELHI:A few days after season’s.
Deepavali: TN Govt Declares Half-day Holiday for Educational Institutions on Oct 30CHENNAI:The Tamil Nadu government has declared.
Hardcore NSCN-K-YA Militant Shot Dead in Arunachal EncounterITANAGAR:A hardcore cadre of the National.
India’s Development Incomplete Without Tribal Community’s Involvement: Prez MurmuRAIPUR:President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday emphasised.
Cyclone Dana Likely to Bring Rain, Strong Winds to 19 Bihar DistrictsPATNA:Cyclone Dana, which is expected to.
Cyclone Dana Likely to Bring Rainfall in Assam, Other Northeastern StatesGUWAHATI:Cyclone Dana was likely to bring.
SC to Consider Urgent Listing of Plea Seeking Restoration of Statehood to J&K in Time-bound MannerNEW DELHI:The Supreme Court on Thursday.