New system of distributing ration items on cards : Minister Khader

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jan 26, 2017: State Minister for Food and Civil Supplies U T Khader has said that there were plans to introduce a system wherein people can collect ration items once in every two months instead of the practice of collecting ration items every month.

The  issue would be discussed at the government level and necessary measures will be taken, the Minister has informed while addressing press persons at Circuit House on January 25, Wednesday.

Khader said public opinion is also being elicited on the issue.  The ration card holders need not visit the shop every month if the plan is implemented, he added.

The system of registering APL cardholders online has received a good response, he said adding this  is expected to put an end to the confusion  over ration cards.