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Can free PDS boost tepid pick of inter-state ONORC? Experts don't think so

One Nation One Ration Card ensures that National Food Security Act beneficiaries can lift their entitled foodgrain from any Fair Price Shop, anywhere in India using existing ration card

Can free PDS boost tepid pick of inter-state ONORC? Experts don't think so
Updated On : 03 Jan 2023 | 6:40 PM IST
Updated On : 24 Dec 2022 | 1:27 AM IST

Almost 79% migrants availed PDS at their home locations, says study

This is because 79 per cent of them avail PDS only at their home locations, a new study has found

Almost 79% migrants availed PDS at their home locations, says study
Updated On : 05 Dec 2022 | 7:53 PM IST

Sowing hope: Nearly 54% jump in early wheat planting, shows data

However, this year, traders and market sources are hopeful that there could be a 10-15 per cent rise in wheat acreage

Sowing hope: Nearly 54% jump in early wheat planting, shows data
Updated On : 28 Oct 2022 | 11:03 PM IST

Rice distribution through PDS, PMGKAY doubled in June-August period

As on September 16, FCI has approximately 22.45 million tonnes of rice and 24.09 million tonnes of wheat in the central pool

Rice distribution through PDS, PMGKAY doubled in June-August period
Updated On : 10 Oct 2022 | 12:35 AM IST

How a lab in IIT Delhi is looking to plug leakages in PDS with digitisation

Academics at the Public Services Lab are hard at work trying to optimise logistics for foodgrain supply chains across Indian states

How a lab in IIT Delhi is looking to plug leakages in PDS with digitisation
Updated On : 30 Sep 2022 | 10:43 AM IST

Centre to have enough rice even at half of next season's procurement target

As of August 16, the government has rice stocks of around 26.35 million tonnes in the Central pool

Centre to have enough rice even at half of next season's procurement target
Updated On : 06 Sep 2022 | 9:02 AM IST

Obituary: Abhijit Sen - A great economist with rural, agriculture focus

He was an excellent analytical economist and his is a great loss to the profession of economics vis-a-vis research and policy, writes S Mahendra Dev

Obituary: Abhijit Sen - A great economist with rural, agriculture focus
Updated On : 30 Aug 2022 | 11:48 PM IST

PACS may be allowed by Centre to sell petroleum products, run PDS shops

The Centre has proposed to allow primary agriculture credit societies (PACS) to undertake activities like dealership of petroleum products, running PDS shops, etc

PACS may be allowed by Centre to sell petroleum products, run PDS shops
Updated On : 05 Jul 2022 | 12:26 AM IST

Govt allots Rs 2,516 cr for computerisation of primary agri co-op societies

The model bylaws will enable PACS to offer economic activities other than credit which includes developing cold-storage facilities in villages, running PDS shops and locker facilities for depositors

Govt allots Rs 2,516 cr for computerisation of primary agri co-op societies
Updated On : 30 Jun 2022 | 1:59 AM IST

Fortified rice: Surveyors find that consumers fear traces of 'plastic rice'

Some beneficiaries complain of abdominal discomfort, gastritis, diarrhoea and nausea after eating fortified rice

Fortified rice: Surveyors find that consumers fear traces of 'plastic rice'
Updated On : 18 May 2022 | 11:25 AM IST

Inefficient ration systems since Independence didn't fully benefit poor: PM

The scope and budget of cheap ration schemes rose since Independence but effect it should have had on poor remained limited due to ineffective delivery systems, selfish elements, PM Modi said.

Inefficient ration systems since Independence didn't fully benefit poor: PM
Updated On : 03 Aug 2021 | 3:22 PM IST

Fortification of PDS rice to stem nutrient deficiency unnecessary: paper

Focus should instead be more on diversified diets to address the problem, it says

Fortification of PDS rice to stem nutrient deficiency unnecessary: paper
Updated On : 31 Jul 2021 | 12:32 AM IST

Centre extends free foodgrain scheme for 800 million till this Diwali

After today, extension, the additional subsidy requirement under PMGKAY-3 at the current rate should swell to over Rs 90,000 crore, including Rs 26,000 crore for the first two months

Centre extends free foodgrain scheme for 800 million till this Diwali
Updated On : 08 Jun 2021 | 12:50 AM IST

Savings dry up, few jobs: Covid second wave hits migrant workers harder

Workforce is facing grim reality of hunger as many people do not carry ration cards with them.

Savings dry up, few jobs: Covid second wave hits migrant workers harder
Updated On : 01 Jun 2021 | 9:07 AM IST

Over 5,000 bags of PDS rice hidden in mills recovered during raid in Punjab

Punjab's Food and Civil Supplies Department officials on Tuesday conducted a raid at two private mills and recovered 5,200 bags of rice meant to be distributed under Public Distribution System (PDS)

Over 5,000 bags of PDS rice hidden in mills recovered during raid in Punjab
Updated On : 27 Oct 2020 | 7:44 PM IST

Rajasthan govt decides to give 30% of the new PDS shops to women

The Rajasthan government has decided to give 30 per cent of the new PDS shops to women, according to an official statement on Wednesday

Rajasthan govt decides to give 30% of the new PDS shops to women
Updated On : 30 Sep 2020 | 6:42 PM IST

How many people actually fall under India's public distribution system?

The issue assumes importance after the starvation death of a girl in UP and information given to Parliamentary standing committee on labour that migrant workers without ration cards didn't get food

How many people actually fall under India's public distribution system?
Updated On : 25 Aug 2020 | 12:29 AM IST

Raj govt to provide free foodgrains till Nov under food security scheme

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the benificiaries will be given five kg of wheat per person and one kg of gram per family under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana as well as the NFSA

Raj govt to provide free foodgrains till Nov under food security scheme
Updated On : 11 Aug 2020 | 7:16 AM IST

India set to make PDS location independent: NITI Aayog CEO at UN forum

The Covid-19 pandemic has also highlighted the power of collectivised problem solving, said NITI Aayog CEO

India set to make PDS location independent: NITI Aayog CEO at UN forum
Updated On : 15 Jul 2020 | 5:10 PM IST