Kejriwal govt. approves doorstep delivery of ration

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ The Delhi government on Tuesday approved doorstep delivery of ration to eligible beneficiaries, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced, terming it as a “revolutionary” move. The scheme will be known as “Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Ration Yojna”, he said.

The scheme, which was approved at a meeting of the Delhi Cabinet, is expected to be rolled out in the next 6-7 months after completing tendering process and other necessities.”Under the scheme, wheat, flour, rice and sugar packed hygienically in bags will be delivered to the doorstep of people.

Taking ration from a PDS shop will be optional,” he said in a virtual press briefing. With the implementation of the doorstep delivery of ration scheme, the Centre’s ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme will also come into effect in Delhi, he said.