News Desk. The government has taken a big decision in the direction of making the free ration distribution system in Uttar Pradesh more practical and transparent. In order to curb black marketing of rice, the standards of distribution of food grains have been changed. This new system will be implemented in all the districts of Agra and Aligarh divisions from the month of February.
Per unit wheat increased, rice decreased
Under the new system, now ration card holders will be given three kg wheat and two kg rice per unit. Earlier this ratio was the opposite, due to which complaints of illegal sale of rice were continuously coming to the fore due to greater availability of it. District Supply Officers have issued necessary guidelines to all ration dealers in this regard.
Black marketing of rice had become a big problem
There have been complaints of illegal buying, selling and storage of ration rice for a long time in the districts of Agra and Aligarh divisions. In fact, wheat bread is consumed more in this region and rice is consumed relatively less. In such a situation, many cardholders used to sell rice, which was delivered to commission agents on bicycles or e-rickshaws and then sold at higher prices in the market.
New standard set according to consumption
Keeping in view the ground reality, the government has now decided to distribute ration as per the regional consumption. According to the order issued by the Additional Commissioner, Food and Logistics Department on January 14, the same new standard will be applicable in the districts of Agra, Aligarh as well as Meerut and Saharanpur divisions.
Antyodaya card holders will also get changed ration
Under the new order, Antyodaya card holders will also be given ration in revised quantities. Now they will get 21 kg wheat and 14 kg rice, whereas earlier they were given 14 kg wheat and 21 kg rice. This will not only increase the utility of ration, but will also reduce the scope for black marketing.
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