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New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
People with physical disabilities to get ration at doorstep in Andhra Pradesh
ONGOLE: The State government has resumed distribution of ration goods through Fair Price (FP) shops, replacing the earlier system of doorstep delivery via Mobile Distribution Units (MDUs). Vice Chairman and MD of AP Civil Supplies Corporation Dr Manazir Jilani Samun said the new system will operate from 8 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm from the 1st to 15th of every month. Speaking after inspecting FP shops at Ongole's Santhapet and Annavarappadu areas on Sunday, Dr Samun said only senior citizens above 65 and the physically disabled will continue to receive doorstep delivery. He also announced that Ragi and Jowar would be added to the distribution list from next month. Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy relaunched the initiative at Turpu Naidupalem village in Kondapi Assembly segment. He said the government aims to ensure efficient and transparent delivery of essentials and eliminate irregularities in the Public Distribution System (PDS). 'Rice and sugar are currently being supplied, and in future, all essentials will be made available through FP shops,' he said.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Four floors of APSCSCL building leased to Telangana
VIJAYAWADA: A meeting of Civil Supplies Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana took place at the AP Civil Supplies Corporation building in Hyderabad on Friday. AP Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar and his Telangana counterpart N Uttam Kumar Reddy, along with senior officials from both the States, attended the meeting. As part of the division of assets post bifurcation of the State, the civil supplies building at Erramanzil was allotted to the AP State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (APSCSCL). During the meeting, AP had agreed to lease the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors of the building to the Telangana State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (TSCSCCL). The two States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard. Speaking on the occasion, Manohar highlighted the collaborative efforts of both the States to support farmers, and enhance civil supplies services. 'In Andhra Pradesh, we are implementing the Deepam 2.0 scheme covering 1.1 crore beneficiaries. Our goal is to ensure farmers do not suffer due to lack of support price for their produce. With mutual support, we aim to strengthen the civil supplies system for the benefit of our people,' Manohar added.
