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Central Govt: Open Ration Shops Throughout The Month For Longer Durations
The Central government has urged the states on May 16 to ensure the ration shops are open throughout the month and for longer durations due to the pandemic. The Centre is also distributing food grains under the National Food Security Act and Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Several guidelines issued by Union Food Ministry also asked the Fair Price Shops to distribute the ration adhering to COVID-19 protocols.
Tags: Mobile Fair Price Shops, Centre, NFSA, pmgkay, COVID-19 outbreak
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Tamil Nadu: CM Launches Mobile Fair Price Shops Across The State
Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami on September 21 launched mobile fair price shops across the state. The scheme was initially launched in the remote hilly areas of three districts by former CM Jayalalithaa. According to the scheme, a salesman from the parent ration shop will deliver the rations to people every month. Reportedly, 3,501 mobile fair price shops were announced to serve 5.37 lakh ration card holders across the state.
Tags: Tamilnadu, Ration, Edapadi Palaniswamy, Mobile Fair Price Shops
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
