Women will get 33 percent reservation in the allocation of newly opened and remaining ration shops in the state. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rekha Arya directed the departmental officials to make a proposal in this regard. This proposal will be placed before the cabinet.
State level conference of women ration sellers will be held soon in Uttarakhand
He said that the state level conference of women ration sellers will be held soon. Giving relief to the ration sellers who are distributing 100 percent cheap food grains, the departmental minister said that they will not be forced to open the shop.
Minister Rekha Arya discussed with ration sellers and officials
Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Rekha Arya discussed with the sellers and officials about the problems of ration sellers. After listening to the problems of the officials of the Ration Dealers Association of the state, she directed the concerned officials to resolve them soon.
Vendors who distribute 100% ration are not forced to open the shop
He assured the association that vendors who distribute 100% ration will not be forced to open the shop. In this regard, instructions were given to the Food Commissioner to issue orders so that there is no unnecessary pressure on the vendors.
15 December deadline for 100% ration distribution through biometric system
The Food Minister said that the biometric system is being continuously made hi-tech so that this system is effective even in remote mountain districts. Officials have been given time till 15 December for 100% online ration distribution system. He said that ration vendors have been given dividend till June.
Central government informed about the amount
The Central Government has been informed about the amount of remaining dividend and rent payment. Officials have been directed for the remaining part of the amount to be paid for the ration provided in Anganwadi centers. Many officials including Principal Secretary L Fanai and Commissioner Harichandra Semwal were present in the meeting.
