citiesUpdated: Feb 17, 2020 23:13 ISTThe central government will implement ‘one nation one ration card’ scheme across the country, said Union minister of state for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, Raosaheb Dadarao Danve on Monday. “Under this new scheme, the consumers will not have to apply for new ration card if they relocate to other parts of the country. Same card will be applicable across the country and beneficiaries will be able to buy subsidized food items from any ration depot,” said Danve. He further revealed that to store 33.5 LMT wheat, 92 sites have been selected in Punjab and preparation was already under progress. Danve accompanied by general manager of Food Corporation of India (FCI), Arshdeep Singh Thind, reviewed the advanced technology of the project.

Source: Hindustan Times February 17, 2020 17:44 UTC