46 Paddy Centers Planned for 2024-25, 40 Already Operational in District
Key Points:
- Food grain distribution below state average in NFSA and JSFSS schemes
- Inactive ration cards to be canceled after six months of non-collection
- All PVTG cardholders to get home delivery in first week monthly
JAMSHEDPUR – Deputy Commissioner Ananya Mittal directed cancellation of long-inactive ration cards during a supply department review.
Low distribution rates plague food security schemes. Many cardholders aren’t collecting their rations regularly.
Salt Distribution Focus
Officials ordered to achieve 100% salt distribution. PDS dealers must expedite sugar procurement processes.
The DC emphasized timely home delivery under Dakia Yojana.
Paddy Procurement Centers
Forty centers operate for Kharif season 2024-25. Six more centers must start by December 31.
Meanwhile, Block Supply Officers reported issues with uncollected rations creating distribution bottlenecks.
