"State Cannot Mitigate Architecture Of National Food Security Act": Centre Opposes Delhi Govt's Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme In High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

"State Cannot Mitigate Architecture Of National Food Security Act": Centre Opposes Delhi Govt's Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme In High Court

Live Law  

Opposing the Delhi Government's proposed Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme, the Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that the State cannot mitigate the architecture ot the National Food Security Act while implementing the same. Adding that the State has to fall into the architecture of the Act, ASG Aishwarya Bhati also informed a division bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh that the fair price shops form an integral part of the National Food Security Act. The High Court on September 27, 2021 had allowed the Delhi Government to cut down the supplies to Fair Price Shops to the extent of persons who have opted for door step delivery. The Court had directed the Delhi Government to issue communications to all fair price shop holders informing them about the persons who have opted for receiving rations at their doorsteps.

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Ration card is not address proof: Delhi HC
1 year ago

Ration card is not address proof: Delhi HC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has said that ration cards cannot be considered a reliable source of proof of address, as they exist only to ensure the provision of food grains at a reasonable price to citizens. This policy delineates the eligibility criteria for the allotment of alternative dwelling units to rehabilitate and relocate JJ colony dwellers, and states that a …

In Photos: Farmers set to march towards Delhi; heightened security in NCR
1 year, 1 month ago

In Photos: Farmers set to march towards Delhi; heightened security in NCR

Hindustan Times  

In Photos: Farmers set to march towards Delhi; heightened security in NCR The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have declared that farmers will march to Delhi on Tuesday to urge the Centre to fulfill their demands.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Farmers are set to march towards Delhi on Tuesday following inconclusive …

Bengal govt’s Duare Ration Scheme not legally valid, rules Calcutta HC
2 years, 5 months ago

Bengal govt’s Duare Ration Scheme not legally valid, rules Calcutta HC

Firstpost  

The scheme was introduced by the Mamata Banerjee government in November, 2021, for delivery of food grains under public distribution system at the doorsteps of beneficiaries Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday declared the ‘Duare Ration Scheme’ of the West Bengal government is ultra vires to the National Food Security Act, 2013 and is legally void. The division bench …

'State Gov Transgressed Limit Of Delegation': Calcutta HC Holds WB Govt's 'Duare Ration Scheme' To Be Illegal
2 years, 5 months ago

'State Gov Transgressed Limit Of Delegation': Calcutta HC Holds WB Govt's 'Duare Ration Scheme' To Be Illegal

Live Law  

In a significant judgment delivered on Wednesday, a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court has held that the West Bengal 'Duare Ration Scheme' under which the State government delivers foodgrains through the public distribution system at the doorsteps of beneficiaries is illegal and ultra vires the National Food Security Act, 2013.The meal scheme was part of Chief Minister. In …

Delhiites to get 50 more services under govt’s flagship doorstep delivery scheme
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhiites to get 50 more services under govt’s flagship doorstep delivery scheme

Live Mint  

The Delhi government is soon expected to provide 50 more services under its flagship doorstep delivery scheme that currently covers 100 services mainly including various kinds of documents and certificates like driving licences and domicile certificates, etc. According to officials, the Administrative Reforms Department is working to add 50 more services under the doorstep delivery scheme in consultation with other …

Explained | The fate of the Delhi government’s doorstep ration delivery scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained | The fate of the Delhi government’s doorstep ration delivery scheme

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Delhi Aam Aadmi Party government’s doorstep ration delivery scheme was set aside by the Delhi High Court on May 19, four years after the scheme was first proposed. The Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh ruled that the Delhi government was free to introduce another doorstep delivery scheme, but it …

Right To Dignity Not Offended Merely By Queuing Up At Fair Price Shop: High Court On Quashing Delhi Govt's Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme
2 years, 10 months ago

Right To Dignity Not Offended Merely By Queuing Up At Fair Price Shop: High Court On Quashing Delhi Govt's Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that a person's right to dignity and privacy is not offended merely because such a person may be required to queue up at a fair price shop outlet. At the outset, the Court also observed that while there was nothing wrong in the Delhi Government entertaining the desire and intention to deliver packaged atta …

Delhi Govt Can't Implement Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme Without LG's Approval: High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Govt Can't Implement Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme Without LG's Approval: High Court

Live Law  

While setting aside the Delhi government's scheme for doorstep delivery of ration, the Delhi High Court has observed that the decision of the Council of Ministers headed by Delhi Chief Minister to roll out the said scheme cannot be described as an Executive action taken by, or in the name of the Lieutenant Governor. "Even if the Council of Ministers …

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Delhi Govt's Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Delhi Govt's Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday set aside scheme of the Delhi Government for doorstep delivery of ration. A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh delivered the verdict in the pleas filed by Delhi Sarkari Ration Dealers Sangh and Delhi Ration Dealers Union, opposing the scheme.The Bench however said that the Delhi Government is …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Mandatory Aadhar Requirement For Availing Ration Under National Food Security Act
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Mandatory Aadhar Requirement For Availing Ration Under National Food Security Act

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar card to avail free ration under the National Food Security Act, 2013. Suppose you have a legal right under NFSA which is now constitutional right as per Puttaswamy, then your right can be taken away only on provisions mentioned in Aadhaar Act…Parliament enacted both …

Punjab roll-out doorstep ration delivery scheme; In Delhi still stalled
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab roll-out doorstep ration delivery scheme; In Delhi still stalled

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said ration would be provided at the doorstep of beneficiaries across the State. Announcing the rollout of the doorstep ration delivery scheme, Mr. Mann said people across the State would now no longer need to stand in queues, and also it would be ensured that they get quality food grains or pulses. In …

"Provision Of Food To Needy Citizens Would Be Topmost Priority Of Welfare State": HC Expects Delhi Govt To Open Fair Price Shop Within Two Weeks
3 years, 3 months ago

"Provision Of Food To Needy Citizens Would Be Topmost Priority Of Welfare State": HC Expects Delhi Govt To Open Fair Price Shop Within Two Weeks

Live Law  

Observing that the provision of food to the needy citizens would be the topmost priority of a welfare state, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said that it expects the Delhi Government to open up a fair price shop in a residential area in Delhi's Baprola within two weeks. Justice Najmi Waziri was dealing with a contempt case regarding non-compliance …

Doorstep Ration Delivery A Progressive Reform; Ground Operation Of National Food Security Act Left To States: Delhi Govt Tells High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Doorstep Ration Delivery A Progressive Reform; Ground Operation Of National Food Security Act Left To States: Delhi Govt Tells High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Government today defended its proposed Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme in the High Court, stating that it is a "progressive reform" for targeted delivery of food grains to the marginalized.Dr. AM Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi Government, submitted that the "basic mantra" of the National Food Security Act is to "ensure actual delivery or supply of the foodgrains to …

Fair Price Shops Will Continue To Exist In Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme: Delhi Govt Tells High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Fair Price Shops Will Continue To Exist In Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme: Delhi Govt Tells High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has informed the Delhi High Court that the fair price shops will continue to exist in its proposed Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme. "Beneficiaries who opt for doorstep delivery but miss the scheduled delivery or wish to collect the packages SFAs on their own will be able to collect it from the Circle level FPS set up by …

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt's Stand On Plea Over Non-Payment Of Margin Amount To Fair Price Shop Owners As Per National Food Security Act
3 years, 3 months ago

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt's Stand On Plea Over Non-Payment Of Margin Amount To Fair Price Shop Owners As Per National Food Security Act

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the stand of the Delhi Government in a plea against non-payment of margin amount to fair price shop owners as per the mandate of the National Food Security Act, 2013.Justice Yashwant Varma asked the counsel appearing for the Delhi Government to take instructions in the petition filed by Delhi Ration Dealers Union, comprised …

"Can't Let The City Go To Dogs, We Are Here To Protect Rule Of Law": Delhi High Court Over Illegal Hawking & Vending Activities
3 years, 4 months ago

"Can't Let The City Go To Dogs, We Are Here To Protect Rule Of Law": Delhi High Court Over Illegal Hawking & Vending Activities

Live Law  

"We cannot let the city go to dogs. We are here to protect the Rule of Law", the Delhi High Court on Wednesday remarked while expressing its concern over the illegal hawking and vending activities in the national capital. Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh was dealing with a petition filed by Chandni Chowk Sarv Vyapar Mandal challenging the …

Doorstep Ration Delivery : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Centre's Petition Against Delhi Govt Scheme
3 years, 4 months ago

Doorstep Ration Delivery : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Centre's Petition Against Delhi Govt Scheme

Live Law  

Court room exchange Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Union Government, submitted that the Delhi Government's doorstep delivery scheme was against the provisions of the National Food Security Act. He emphasized that the Delhi Government scheme can disrupt the "One Nation One Ration Card Scheme", as there are no means to verify how much quantity a migrant …

Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme : Supreme Court To Hear Centre's Plea On Nov 15
3 years, 4 months ago

Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme : Supreme Court To Hear Centre's Plea On Nov 15

Live Law  

Though the Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta requested for a posting tomorrow, the bench said that it has certain other matters listed for hearing tomorrow. The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to Monday, November 15, the special leave petition filed by the Central Government against the September 27 order of the Delhi High Court which paved the way for …

Centre Moves Supreme Court Against Implementation Of Delhi Govt's Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme
3 years, 4 months ago

Centre Moves Supreme Court Against Implementation Of Delhi Govt's Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme

Live Law  

The Central Government has filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court challenging the September 27 order of the Delhi High Court which paved the way for the implementation of the Delhi Government's door step delivery of ration scheme.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna adjourned the Centre's petition at the request of Solicitor …

"If Anyone Walk In And Start Hawking, It Will Lead To Jungle Raj": Delhi High Court Bats For Implementation Of Street Vending Plan
3 years, 4 months ago

"If Anyone Walk In And Start Hawking, It Will Lead To Jungle Raj": Delhi High Court Bats For Implementation Of Street Vending Plan

Live Law  

While batting for the implementation of a statutory plan for street vending as mandated under the Street Vendors Act, the Delhi High Court on Monday remarked that the city will become a 'jungle raj' in case anyone is permitted to indulge in hawking and vending activity.Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Amit Bansal was dealing with a plea seeking directions on …

COVID: Delhi High Court Seeks Reply On Plea For Declaring Fair Price Shop Dealers As Frontline Workers
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID: Delhi High Court Seeks Reply On Plea For Declaring Fair Price Shop Dealers As Frontline Workers

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to file its reply on a petition seeking declaration of Fair price shop dealers as frontline workers amid Covid-19 pandemic. The petition has been filed by the filed by Delhi Ration Dealers Union.The petitioners, a union of 70 fair price shop owners, submit that due to pandemic, ration shop dealers/ Fair …

Centre Says Delhi's Ration Scheme Lacks Clarity, Suggests Implementation on Pilot Basis
3 years, 8 months ago

Centre Says Delhi's Ration Scheme Lacks Clarity, Suggests Implementation on Pilot Basis

News 18  

The Centre has suggested the Delhi government to implement the doorstep ration delivery scheme on a pilot basis as there is no clarity on many fronts, including rates at which wheat flour and packaged foodgrains will be distributed and if beneficiaries’ consent was taken or not. In a letter dated June 22 written to the Delhi government, the Union Food …

AAP govt again sends file on doorstep delivery of ration scheme to L-G: CMO
3 years, 9 months ago

AAP govt again sends file on doorstep delivery of ration scheme to L-G: CMO

India TV News  

The AAP dispensation has again sent the file on its doorstep delivery of ration scheme to Lt Governor Anil Baijal, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office on Thursday, amid a tug of war between the Centre and the Delhi government over it. "The Kejriwal government plans to implement an order by the central government on February 1, …

Ravi Shankar Prasad Calls AAP's Ration Scheme a 'Jumla', Alleges Links with 'Mafia'
3 years, 9 months ago

Ravi Shankar Prasad Calls AAP's Ration Scheme a 'Jumla', Alleges Links with 'Mafia'

News 18  

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday launched a sharp attack on Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, calling his plans for doorstep delivery of food rations in the national capital a “jumla” and accusing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party of links to the “ration mafia”. The central government has said it is a matter of concern that the Delhi government …

Delhi Govt Under Control of 'Ration Mafia', Says BJP Amid Row Over Doorstep Delivery Scheme
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Govt Under Control of 'Ration Mafia', Says BJP Amid Row Over Doorstep Delivery Scheme

News 18  

The BJP on Friday alleged that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government is under the control of “ration mafia” and claimed that its proposal of home delivery of subsidised grains is merely a show to promote a “scam”. “If grains are home-delivered, people will not get to know how much of it is going where and how much of it …

Doorstep Delivery of Ration: A Flashpoint Between Delhi, Centre Since 2018
3 years, 9 months ago

Doorstep Delivery of Ration: A Flashpoint Between Delhi, Centre Since 2018

News 18  

Yet again, the doorstep delivery of ration has become a hot topic in the national capital after it was allegedly halted by the Centre for the second time since March. As per the doorstep delivery scheme, beneficiaries, who currently have to go to the PDS shops to collect the ration, will get wheat flour, rice and sugar delivered to their …

Didn't need Centre's approval: Kejriwal urges doorstep ration delivery scheme be implemented pan India
3 years, 9 months ago

Didn't need Centre's approval: Kejriwal urges doorstep ration delivery scheme be implemented pan India

India TV News  

Didn't need Centre's approval: Kejriwal urges doorstep ration delivery scheme be implemented pan India The Delhi government on Saturday had claimed the doorstep delivery of ration scheme was rejected by the Lt governor saying the Centre's approval was not sought and that a litigation was pending in the high court regarding it. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday asked …

Has Central govt blocked Delhi's doorstep delivery of ration scheme? Here are the facts
3 years, 9 months ago

Has Central govt blocked Delhi's doorstep delivery of ration scheme? Here are the facts

Op India  

On June 5, Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government accused the Union Government of rejecting the proposal of door-to-door delivery of ration. Source: Twiiter Source: Twiiter AAP then cast aspersions on PM Modi and questioned what is his ‘setting’ with the ‘ration mafia’ because of which he is not letting Delhi government’s ration scheme being implemented ‘No one has stopped Delhi Govt …

'Don't need Centre's approval, but...': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after doorstep delivery of ration scheme stalled
3 years, 9 months ago

'Don't need Centre's approval, but...': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after doorstep delivery of ration scheme stalled

India Today  

A day after the Centre stalled the Delhi government's ambitious doorstep delivery of ration scheme, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday claimed that "legally", they don't need to seek the Centre's approval but the AAP government did it out of courtesy. Addressing the press, Kejriwal said the Centre stalled the doorstep delivery of ration scheme just two days before its …

Delhi Govt's Ration-At-Doorstep Scheme Blocked as Centre's 'Approval Not Sought', Says AAP
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Govt's Ration-At-Doorstep Scheme Blocked as Centre's 'Approval Not Sought', Says AAP

News 18  

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal, on Saturday stalled the Delhi government’s flagship doorstep ration delivery scheme, which was supposed to begin a week later. Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain said that LG Anil Baijal has cited two “invalid” reasons for withholding approval for the rollout of the scheme — that the scheme has not been …

Kejriwal's doorstep delivery of ration scheme returned for reconsideration, not rejected: Delhi L-G
3 years, 9 months ago

Kejriwal's doorstep delivery of ration scheme returned for reconsideration, not rejected: Delhi L-G

India Today  

The Delhi government on Saturday said the Centre has stalled its doorstep delivery of ration scheme which was set to be launched in a couple of days. According to sources close to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal, the proposal for the scheme has not been rejected as is “being portrayed by the Delhi government”. This has been done …

Doorstep ration delivery scheme will have no name: Delhi CM Kejriwal announces after Centre's objection
4 years ago

Doorstep ration delivery scheme will have no name: Delhi CM Kejriwal announces after Centre's objection

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday that the doorstep ration delivery scheme of his government will be changed and not have any name. Centre on Friday asked Delhi government not to implement the doorstep ration delivery scheme, saying it is "not permissible" to use subsidised foodgrain allotted under the National Food Security Act for the ambitious project. Delhi …

Food Ministry vetoes Delhi’s ration delivery scheme
4 years ago

Food Ministry vetoes Delhi’s ration delivery scheme

The Hindu  

The Centre has vetoed the Delhi government’s scheme for doorstep delivery of rations, titled Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana, which was set to include packaged rice, wheat flour and sugar. Centrally-funded rations given under the National Food Security Act cannot be clubbed with additional State rations under a scheme with a new name, the Food Ministry told the Delhi …

Centre has 'stopped' Delhi govt's doorstep delivery of ration scheme: Report
4 years ago

Centre has 'stopped' Delhi govt's doorstep delivery of ration scheme: Report

India Today  

Days after the GNCTD Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha, Delhi government sources on Friday claimed that the Centre has "stopped" its doorstep delivery of ration scheme scheduled to roll out later this month. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was scheduled to launch the scheme with doorstep delivery of ration to 100 households in Seemapuri area on March 25. "The …

Not permissible: Centre stops Delhi govt's doorstep delivery of ration scheme
4 years ago

Not permissible: Centre stops Delhi govt's doorstep delivery of ration scheme

India Today  

The Centre on Friday asked Delhi government not to implement the doorstep ration delivery scheme, saying it is "not permissible" to use subsidised foodgrain allotted under the National Food Security Act for the ambitious project. In a letter written to the Delhi government on Friday, Joint Secretary in the Union Food Ministry S Jagannathan said the subsidised foodgrains being allocated …

Delhi govt to provide free ration to PDS cardholders till November
4 years, 8 months ago

Delhi govt to provide free ration to PDS cardholders till November

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Tuesday said it will provide free ration to public distribution system cardholders till November to mitigate the hardships caused to them due to the coronavirus pandemic. Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain said, “During the lockdown, the Department of Food and Supplies made all-out efforts towards meeting the food requirements of the poor and …

Petition in Delhi High Court seeks action against starvation deaths
6 years, 5 months ago

Petition in Delhi High Court seeks action against starvation deaths

The Hindu  

A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to the Centre and the city government to act on starvation deaths, especially of children, in various parts of the country, including the national capital. The plea by a lawyer said starvation deaths and malnutrition were more prevalent in families living in slums as many of them …

Panel suggests trial run before launch of food scheme for college students
6 years, 7 months ago

Panel suggests trial run before launch of food scheme for college students

New Indian Express  

‘Open fair price shops in new village panchayats’ The cabinet sub-committee on civil supplies, which met at the residence of health minister C Laxma Reddy, recommended to the government to open fair price shops in all areas under the 4,000-odd new village panchayats which started functioning on August 2. Finance and civil supplies minister E Rajender chaired the meeting which …

Delhi Lieutenant-Governor ‘rejects’ doorstep ration delivery
6 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Lieutenant-Governor ‘rejects’ doorstep ration delivery

The Hindu  

Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday asked the Aam Aadmi Party government to refer its proposal for doorstep delivery of ration to the Centre with full details with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hitting back saying no such reference was required according to law. ‘Motivated objections’ However, the L-G’s office, in a statement said, “The L-G advised that the proposal of home …

Delhi government halts Aadhaar-based ration distribution
7 years, 1 month ago

Delhi government halts Aadhaar-based ration distribution

The Quint  

New Delhi, Feb 20 Delhi will retain the previous arrangement of giving out rations as Aadhaar-based distribution is becoming a hindrance for people in obtaining commodities through the fair price shops, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday.The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.Sisodia, who also holds the finance portfolio, said that …

Implement Food Act, Supreme Court to centre, states
7 years, 7 months ago

Implement Food Act, Supreme Court to centre, states

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:The Supreme Court has pulled up both the Centre and the states for the tardy implementation of the National Food Security Act and said a law enacted by Parliament as a part of its social justice obligation must be given its due respect and must be implemented faithfully and sincerely and positively before the end of this year. A …

Why Aadhaar card mandatory for rations, asks HC in notice
8 years ago

Why Aadhaar card mandatory for rations, asks HC in notice

Firstpost  

The public interest litigation filed by NGO Delhi Rozi Roti Adhikar Abhiyan sought quashing of the Centre’s February 8 notification that made it mandatory for beneficiaries to possess Aadhaar cards for purchasing subsidised food grain under the National Food Security Act. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court, taking up a petition, on Wednesday, in a notice asked the Centre and …

Delhi's cheap food war: Street vendors fear city's canteen scheme will threaten their livelihoods
9 years, 7 months ago

Delhi's cheap food war: Street vendors fear city's canteen scheme will threaten their livelihoods

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy They are the life blood …

A month's food will cost cheaper than a movie ticket, says Delhi minister Haroon Yusuf
11 years, 6 months ago

A month's food will cost cheaper than a movie ticket, says Delhi minister Haroon Yusuf

India TV News  

New Delhi: Be it a rag picker, a rickshaw puller, a labourer or a housemaid or for that matter anyone earning less that Rs.100,000 a year - all stand to gain from the ambitious National Food Security scheme rolled out in Delhi, says Food and Civil Supplies Minister Haroon Yusuf. Each beneficiary will get 25 kg of wheat and 10 …

Food security scheme a sham: BJP
11 years, 8 months ago

Food security scheme a sham: BJP

The Hindu  

Terming as farce the food security ordinance brought by the Congress-led UPA Government, Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha activists took out a protest march from the party headquarters at Ashok Road to the residence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi. Addressing women protesters, Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel said Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit wants to implement the food security scheme in Delhi …

Delhi to launch food security scheme
11 years, 8 months ago

Delhi to launch food security scheme

The Hindu  

With the Delhi government vying to be the first to launch a food security scheme next month, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday issued directions to the department and agencies concerned to make all necessary preparations. Ground work At a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, sources said, Ms. Dikshit directed Chief Secretary D.M. Sources also said that Ms. Dikshit will …

Do away with private fair price shops under PDS: SC
12 years, 1 month ago

Do away with private fair price shops under PDS: SC

Firstpost  

Favouring the idea of doing away with private fair price shops for food grains distribution under PDS system, the Supreme Court today asked the government to explore a mechanism to put in place the recommendations of the National Food Security Bill till it becomes a law. New Delhi: Favouring the idea of doing away with private fair price shops for …

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