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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Time of India
Trader booked for illegal storage of PDS ration worth Rs 22 lakh in Barwani
Times News Network Barwani: A case was registered against a trader for illegal storage of Public Distribution System ration worth about Rs 22 lakh in Khetia town of Barwani district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now District Collector Kajal Jawla said that a case was registered against Mukesh Jogi Lal Jain, proprietor of Jai Enterprises Khetia, after the illegal purchase, sale, and storage of PDS wheat and rice was found on two ginning factory premises. She said that a joint team of food safety and revenue departments found the illegal storage of 1,197 quintal wheat and 1,751 quintal rice in two ginning factories located in Khetia. Khetia police station in-charge Surendra Kanesh said that the case was registered against the trader under 3/7 Essential Commodity Act on the complaint of the Food Supply Officer. He said that mono stamps of the procurement centre located in Chuhar of Raisen district were found on the wheat sacks, and it is being ascertained from where the trader purchased this ration.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Rs 4,31,138 Crore: How Govt Achieved The Big Savings Figure From Direct Benefit Transfer
Last Updated: DBT has been showcased by the government as a zero-leakage mechanism in which every penny directly reaches the bank account of a beneficiary without any cut or middlemen Rs. 4,31,138.05 crore—that is the latest estimate of the cumulative savings that the Narendra Modi government has made due to the nation-wide roll out of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Parliament was informed of the same on Monday. 'The implementation of DBT and other governance reforms has led to the removal of duplicate and fake beneficiaries, and the plugging of leakages. As a result, the government has been able to better target genuine and deserving beneficiaries. These measures have resulted in estimated savings/benefits amounting to Rs. 4,31,138.05 crore (up to FY 2023-24)," the government said in a Parliament reply. It also said that a record amount of Rs 36,65,57 crore had been sent to beneficiaries under various schemes through DBT in 2024-25. This has been showcased by the government as a zero-leakage mechanism in which every penny directly reaches the bank account of a beneficiary without any cut or middlemen. How were these savings achieved? The government's official figures on the Rs 4,31,138 crore savings include the highest amount of Rs 2,49.972 from savings under the Public Distribution System of the Department of Food and Public Distribution. That comprises of more than 50 per cent of the total savings as government has deleted 5.87 crore duplicate and fake/non-existent ration cards. The next highest savings are under the PAHAL scheme of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas—which are pegged at Rs 2,49,972.53. This is due to elimination of 4.23 crore duplicate, fake/non-existent, inactive LPG connections. In addition, number of non-subsidised LPG consumers is 2.38 crore. 'The aforesaid numbers (4.23 crore + 2.38 crore) include 1.15 crore 'Give-it-Up' consumers," the latest government data says. Deletion of 1.26 crore fake and duplicate Job Cards under the MGNREGS of Ministry of Rural Development also resulted in savings of Rs 58,058.98 till March 2024. Similarly, deletion of 2.1 crore ineligible beneficiaries under the PM Kisan Scheme have brought about savings to the tune of Rs 22,106 crore, says the government. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PDS wheat, rice worth 19L seized from ginning factories
B arwani: PDS wheat and rice worth about Rs 19 lakh were seized on Sunday evening from two ginning factory premises in Khetia town of Pansemal subdivision area in Barwani district. Barwani collector Kajal Jawla told TOI that based on the information, Pansemal SDM Ramesh Sisodia, tehsildar, and junior supply officer were sent to the premises of Shrinath Ginning and Khyaati Ginning factories. In the inquiry, about 700 quintals of wheat and about 15 quintals of rice were found, which prima facie appeared to be Public Distribution System, hence action was taken for its seizure, she said. The market value of the seized material is Rs 18.80 lakh. She informed that a case was found against the ginning proprietor Mukesh Jogi Lal Jain for clear violation of clause 13(2) of the Madhya Pradesh Public Distribution System Control Order 2015, punishable under section 3/7 of the Essential Commodities Act 1955. The SDM said that an inquiry is currently underway to find out from where this PDS material was brought. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Civil Supplies CID books over 1,000 cases of smuggling of PDS items in seven months
The Civil Supplies Crime Investigation Department, Tiruchi Zone, which is engaged in prevention of smuggling and hoarding of Public Distribution System items has registered 1,141 cases from January to July this year. The Tiruchi zone encompasses nine districts: Tiruchi, Pudukottai, Karur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Perambalur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai. Personnel of the Civil Supplies CID had seized 215 tonnes of PDS rice, 599 kg of wheat, 194 kg of dal and 83 domestic LPG cylinders during this period. The total value of the goods seized had been put at ₹12.89 lakh. A total number of 1,179 persons who were involved in these crimes were arrested and 127 vehicles used for smuggling were confiscated. Four offenders had been detained under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980. The officers of the Civil Supplies Crime Investigation Department are conducting regular patrols and engaged in the prevention of smuggling and hoarding of PDS items. Cases have been registered under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, against those involved in smuggling and hoarding of essential commodities and their accomplices, a press release from the CS-CID said.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Carry over stock of saris and dhotis for Pongal distribution likely to reduce job for weavers
Weavers who make saris and dhotis for free distribution through the Public Distribution System outlets during Pongal are likely to see lesser order this year, which will affect their livelihood. Close to 60,000 looms benefit from the State government's free saree and dhoti scheme in the State. The demand of saris and dhotis for the scheme is estimated to be 1.77 crore each for distribution during Pongal 2026. However, the weavers supplied till December 2024 only 1.5 crore saris and almost an equal amount of dhotis. They have stock of 23.2 lakh saris and 19.6 lakh dhotis. The registered cooperative societies have a stock of 8.18 lakh saris and 13.3 lakh dhotis. According to an order issues by the government in April this year, the weavers should give 1.46 crore saris and 1.44 crore dhotis as there is a total carry over stock (from last year) of 31.54 lakh saris and 33.12 lakh dhotis. One of the weavers in Erode said it was learnt that the carry over stock may be higher and the officials are yet to arrive at a final number. 'We fear that if the stock is higher, the orders for distribution for Pongal 2026 may come down. This will have a cascading effect, right from yarn suppliers to women who get temporary jobs for folding the saris and dhotis. There are nearly 2,000 women who are employed in that work,' he said. Further, the government should take an actual count of the saris and dhotis required for Pongal distribution and place orders accordingly. The goods supplied by the weavers should be distributed to the beneficiaries without fail. 'The free saree and dhoti scheme is a major employment generator in the rural weaving clusters. The government should implement the scheme in such a way that it does not affect or reduce work for the weavers,' he said.
