Govt may consider hiking retail price of PDS sugar on Tuesday

Last Updated: Thursday, September 20, 2012, 19:36

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is likely to consider on Tuesday a proposal to raise price of sugar sold through ration shops.

Govt may consider hiking retail price of PDS sugar on Friday

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 21:41

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is likely to consider on Friday a proposal to raise price of sugar sold through ration shops -- if approved it would be the first hike in about a decade.

Odisha fishermen not receiving PDS rations

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 11:52

Over 5,000 fishermen families were included in the PDS scheme to make up for the loss of livelihood during the ban on fishing for breeding of turtles.

PDS allocation as per 2011 census under consideration in J&K

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 15:04

The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that the proposal for allocation of PDS ration to the state as per 2011 census is being considered by the Centre.

Put in place mechanism to root out corruption in PDS: SC to Centre

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 19:10

The The Supreme Court Thursday asked the Centre to put in place proper vigilance mechanism to track corruption and leakage of foodgrains in public distribution system.

Left asks govt to universalise PDS

Last Updated: Saturday, August 4, 2012, 15:05

Left parties asked the govt to universalise the public distribution system.

Govt to go slow on 2 million tonnes of wheat export

Last Updated: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 20:40

The government on Thursday said it will go slow on export of 2 million tonnes of wheat from its godowns as there has been good response to recent schemes announced to offload additional grains to ease storage crisis.

Odisha to offer PDS doles to affected fishermen

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 11:46

In a boost to beleaguered traditional marine fishermen living along Paradip coast, the state government is all set to extend PDS doles.

Bring transparency in PDS: Akhilesh to officials

Last Updated: Thursday, May 3, 2012, 22:38

Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday directed officials to ensure that essential commodities reach the beneficiaries at fixed price.

61 million tonnes of foodgrains needed for PDS: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012, 15:53

The requirement of foodgrains for public distribution system and other welfare scheme is about 61 million tonnes which is 30 percent of the nation's grain output, the Rajya Sabha was informed Monday.

CBI arrests UP Congress leader in PDS scam

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 23:41

The CBI arrested 2 persons including a Congress leader here in connection with its probe in the public distribution system scam in which foodgrains meant for poor were allegedly diverted to neighbouring countries and open market.

U`khand govt announces Rs 51 cr plan for PDS

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 15:00

The Uttarakhand govt Wednesday announced an action plan of Rs 51 crore for computerisation of the public distribution system to ensure adequate supply of foodgrains and kerosene to beneficiaries.