MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY
OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (DR. AKHILESH PRASAD SINGH)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The Committee has submitted report relating to Targeted Public Distribution
System (TPDS) in Delhi.
(c): Main recommendations of the Committee are abolition of APL category,
identification of BPL & AAY families to check exclusion, elimination of bogus cards,
strengthening of Vigilance/Enforcement Wing and Anti-Hoarding Cell, computerisation
of PDS operations, establishment of Helpline, introduction of E-banking,
distribution of wheat flour on option, creation of independent agency to monitor
TPDS, introduction of food coupons, streamlining of FPS licences and payment of
reasonable commission to them, increasing awareness among the beneficiaries about
the scheme, introduction of Global Positioning System (GPS) for movement of
foodgrains consignments, etc. The report has been sent to Government of NCT of Delhi
for comments.
(d): Reports have been received about representations of Above Poverty Line (APL)
category of PDS beneficiaries against malpractices in TPDS.
(e): Reports received have been sent to the State Government for inquiry and
appropriate action.
(f): For strengthening of TPDS and elimination of malpractices under TPDS, a
9-point action plan is under implementation in all States and UTs. A revised Citizens`
Charter has been issued in July 2007 to facilitate use of Right to Information Act
provisions for increased transparency in working of TPDS.
