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Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Jagan flays CM for stopping MDUs
Tadepalli: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy lambasted the coalition government for its anti-people policies and stalling the rice door delivery system which was like a boon to the poor and providing employment to weaker sections. Taking to social media posts on X, he said Chandrababu Naidu has been showing vindictive attitude towards the operators of Mobile Dispensing Units (MDUs) who were delivering the ration at the doorstep of the poor. He said, the operators numbering over 20,000 belong to BC, SC, ST and minorities and winding up the door delivery system affects them and their families badly. He asked if it was fair to do away with this system - harming the operators on one hand and making uncharitable remarks by describing them as 'smugglers and mafia' on the other? They were serving people even during the times of calamities and floods. He recalled that before YSRCP has come to power, people have faced numerous difficulties in procuring ration and other government welfare schemes He said daily wage earners bore the brunt as they did not know when the ration would be given and how much and they had to forego their work to get ration from the shops. He said they faced discrimination and insults in the process as the measure and quality were inferior and some of them were forced to give up taking ration even. He recalled that YSRCP government has introduced the door delivery of quality rice through vehicles in a transparent manner and checked malpractices. Now stopping the door delivery system, which was acclaimed nationwide, is nothing but opening the doors for irregularities and cheating the poor.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
FPS meant to supply ration to all card holders: Minister
Rajamahendravaram: The coalition government is committed to ensuring that welfare schemes reach every eligible beneficiary in a satisfactory and timely manner, said Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography, Kandula Durgesh. Speaking at Sathivada village in Undrajavaram mandal on Sunday, where he inaugurated the distribution of essential commodities through fair price shops, the minister announced that the Mobile Dispensing Units (MDUs) have been scrapped and ration distribution is being reintroduced through traditional ration shops. He stated that this decision was made after recognising the hardships people faced under the MDU system. 'From now on, poor families will receive uninterrupted access to essential commodities. Ration goods will be available for 15 days each month through fair price shops. Special arrangements are being made to deliver supplies to the homes of persons with disabilities and the elderly aged above 65,' he said. The minister added that the government has launched this statewide initiative as a prestigious mission. He criticised the previous government for policy failures that disrupted the regular supply of rations to the poor, pointing out that MDU vans delivered ration goods only to limited points, forcing the elderly and the differently abled to struggle for access. 'This issue was seriously discussed in the Cabinet, leading to the decision to restore fair price shops. The Opposition is trying to mislead people with misinformation on this reform,' Durgesh said. He assured that issues surrounding ration card issuance are being addressed and that beneficiaries can now make corrections or modifications to their cards. He urged cooperation from officials, the public, and ration dealers to ensure the success of the new system. Strict action will be taken against dealers who misuse the rice meant for distribution, he warned. He also promised that the concerns of ration dealers would be resolved quickly and announced the establishment of a new stock point at Tanuku for dealers in Undrajavaram and Peravali mandals. The minister said that of the 3.4 lakh metric tonnes of paddy approved for procurement across East Godavari district, 1.2 lakh metric tonnes were procured from Nidamarru constituency alone. He said that high yields in some areas have left surplus paddy, prompting discussions with Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar to procure an additional 10,000 metric tonnes. Banking guarantee norms have also been eased for millers, he added. Despite his state wide ministerial responsibilities, Durgesh affirmed his continuous efforts to address local issues. He promised to remain accessible through the camp offices in Rajamahendravaram and Nidadavolu. Speaking at the event, district joint collector S Chinna Ramudu said that ration goods will be distributed to 5,64,994 cardholders through 870 fair price shops across the district. Former MLA and newly appointed Chairman of State Skill Development Corporation Burugupalli Sesharao, RDO Rani Susmitha, and Civil Supplies Officer MRR Prem Kumar also participated in the programme.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Andhra Pradesh resumes ration delivery at fair price shops
The TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday resumed delivery of essential commodities at fair price shops, replacing the supply through Mobile Dispensing Units (MDUs). State ministers launched the programme at various places. Essential commodities, like rice, sugar and pulses, will be delivered at 29,796 fair price shops across the state. Differently abled and citizens above 65 years will continue to get the essentials at their doorsteps. Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Nadendla Manohar launched the distribution of essential commodities through the Fair Price Shop (FPS) in Peethapuram. In his remarks on the occasion, he said beneficiaries no longer need to wait for MDUs or skip work anymore and can collect their rations at their convenience. Under the revamped system, ration card holders can collect their entitlements from any ration shop in the state. The ration shops will be open for the first 15 days of every month from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Shops will remain open on Sundays during the distribution period. Manohar said the government would further strengthen the public distribution system. CCTV cameras will be installed at ration shops and customers will be provided with all facilities. "We have also put up a QR code at every ration shop. If consumers want to file a complaint, they can scan it directly and share their problems. We will take action against dealers if the shop does not open on time or if there is any discrepancy in weight or quality," he said. The department has created a separate WhatsApp group for the differently abled and the elderly, he said, adding that dealers have to post a photo of themselves going to their homes and giving them rations. The state Cabinet last month decided to restore the delivery of essentials through fair price shops, replacing supply through MDUs, which was introduced by the previous government of the YSR Congress Party. The coalition government alleged that the public distribution system was mismanaged under YSRCP rule. It accused the previous government of spending Rs 1,600 crore on MDUs, which failed to serve the people effectively. However, YSR Congress President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy lashed out at the coalition government for doing away with the ration supply through MDUs. He asked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu why he was against the services being delivered to the people at their homes. In a post on 'X on Sunday, he asked Naidu why he was bringing hardship to the poor again. "Is it a vision to end the door delivery system of government services?" he asked. He alleged that BC, SC, ST and minority families relying on 9,260 ration vehicles have been thrown on the road. "Does this government have any humanity? Is it right to remove these vehicles that provide services to people at their doorsteps in a transparent manner and serve them more during floods and disasters,' he asked. Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that before the YSRCP government came to power, the poor had to face many hardships in getting their monthly rations, including the right to food security. They would stand in long queues in front of ration shops under the hot sun or rain. He alleged that the beneficiaries faced discrimination and humiliation and were exploited.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
All set for ration distribution at fair price shops from today
Vijayawada: All arrangements have been made for the distribution of ration from June 1 at the fair price shops in the State. The State government has decided to stop the use of Mobile Dispensing Units (MDU) which were used to deliver the ration near the residences of the ration card holders and restore the fair price shops. Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar will launch the distribution of ration from the fair price shops in Pithapuram on Sunday. As per the orders, ration will be distributed from 1 to 15 every month from morning 8 am to 12 noon and again from 4 pm to 8 pm. Ration card holders can visit the nearest fair price shop to take the ration. The government has decided to deliver the ration at their homes to the senior citizens aged above 65 years and physically challenged. A total of 15,74,057 people both senior citizens and disabled will get ration at their homes. Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said people can visit their nearest fair price shop and get ration due to portability. He instructed the 29,796 fair price shop dealers to display the stock, price and other information. He instructed the dealers to clearly display the phone numbers of the officials of the revenue, legal metrology and civil supplies department at their shops. Manohar alleged that earlier in the YSRCP rule, ration was not distributed properly and Mobile Dispensing Units (vans) were halted near the residences for a brief time and many people could not get the ration. He said people now need not wait at their homes for the ration and they can visit the nearest fair price shop to get ration as per their convenience. He said irregularities in distribution of ration can be prevented with halting of MDU vehicles in the State. Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan in a statement said the previous government has purchased Mobile Dispensing Units at a cost of Rs 1,600 crore and distributed ration for only one or two days in a month. He said people faced hardships due to non-availability of ration. He said the coalition government has conducted a detailed inquiry on the diversion of PDS rice and caught the rice stocks at the ports in Kakinada and Vizag.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Steps taken for smooth Fair Price shop services in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: With all the arrangements completed for the resumption of ration distribution through Fair Price Shops (FPS) across the State from June 1, the traditional public distribution model is set to make a comeback and end the reign of the Mobile Dispensing Units (MDUs). The Civil Supplies Department has conducted successful trial runs and service camps to ensure dealers and infrastructure are fully equipped. Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, accompanied by Commissioner Saurabh Gaur, inspected the trial run and reviewed preparedness for the rollout. This strategic shift follows growing dissatisfaction with the MDU system due to irregular deliveries, technical glitches, and significant operational costs, nearly Rs 385 crore annually. Beneficiaries often faced difficulties locating MDU vehicles, resulting in missed rations and inconvenience, particularly in rural and low-connectivity areas. The reinstated FPS model is designed to be more accessible and accountable. Ration shops will now operate daily, including Sundays, from 8 am to 12 noon and 4 pm to 8 pm, with distribution scheduled between the 1st and 15th of each month. To enhance convenience and equity, the government has arranged for doorstep delivery of rations between June 1 and 5 to senior citizens above 65 years, persons with disabilities, and elderly couples. Beneficiaries who have relocated to other areas can avail themselves of rations from any FPS under the portability system.
