(a) whether the Government are aware that families below poverty line are unable to purchase
their monthly quota of ration at one stroke; and
(b) if so, the remedial action taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the Government are aware that families below poverty line are unable to purchase
their monthly quota of ration at one stroke; and
(b) if so, the remedial action taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI SUBHASH MAHARIA )
(a)&(b): In view of the low purchasing power of the families living Below the Poverty
Line, a provision for weekly drawal of ration by card holders has been made in the Public
Distribution System (Control) Order, 2001 notified on 31st August, 2001.