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| Ration shops to remain open from 3 pm to 7 pm: Akhoon | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, JUNE, 21 : A meeting of officers of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department (CAPD), Jammu was taken by CAPD Minister, Qamar Ali Akhoon to deliberate upon various issues like stock position of foodgrains for the month of June, lifting of foodgrains from FCI from May 20, 2010 up to date and the quantity of foodgrains distributed during June 2010.
The meeting also discussed preparedness of CAPD department with regard to Amarnath yatra.
Listing the reforms being introduced for further streamlining the Public Distribution System (PDS) in the state, Minister said that proposal to open more government depots in the state to meet mounting requirement of people is a step forward towards reforming and restructuring of the department.
He directed the officers to ensure that the card holders get prescribed scale of ration. He also asked for making the village level committees functional. Minister said that he will ensure that the transfer policy is strictly adhered to and all the persons over 5 years of stay will be transferred immediately. He also reviewed the supply of foodgrains to Marwah- Warwan areas.
He also directed for ensuring that the dealers keep their shops open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and also display the rate lists at their establishments. He asked the officers to take stern action against the dealers found keeping the ration cards with them. He said that after the Census 2011, comprehensive steps would be taken to revamp the PDS system. He announced that new BPL ration cards will be issued very soon.
Minister said that additional ration will be given to the people affected by incessant weather conditions and dry spell. He also looked into the issues raised by the MLAs.
On the occasion, Minister for Technical, Medical Education, R. S. Chib also addressed the meeting and exhorted upon the officers to work with dedication and honesty.
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