DC Reviews Food Security Schemes, Warns of Inactive Ration Card Cancellation

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.