Source: The post is based on the article “Ration shops as nourishing centres” published in The Indian Express on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture – Public Distribution System (PDS) Relevance: measures needed to improve PDS system. News: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) wheat procurement has crossed 20 million tonnes (MT), a notch higher… Continue reading Ration shops as nourishing centres
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Food security in India and its challenges- Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 India’s food production capacity3 Impact of the pandemic on Food Security4 Government measures to improve food security during the pandemic5 Challenges to food security6 Suggestions to improve food security7 Conclusion Introduction With a reduction in COVID-19 infections as the second wave weakens in India, it is important to focus on the pandemic’s disruptive… Continue reading Food security in India and its challenges- Explained, pointwise
Govt to launch ‘One Nation One Ration Card’
The central government is working on a plan to launch a One Nation One Ration Card scheme for beneficiaries especially migrant workers to access the Public Distribution System(PDS) from any PDS shop across the country. The aim of the scheme is to provide freedom to beneficiaries as they will not be tied to one PDS… Continue reading Govt to launch ‘One Nation One Ration Card’
