Portal for new ration cards open till August 11; Distribution of foodgrains through e-PoS machines at over 14000 depots ensures transparency
Ration kits under the Punjab Government’s pro-people ‘Meri Rasoi’ scheme also being distributed at ration depots
Chandigarh, August 6:
Replying to a question in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Sh. Lal Chand Kataruchak informed that under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, it is being ensured that no family is left behind in receiving ration (wheat). This ration is being provided under the Priority Household Scheme as well as the Antyodaya Anna Yojana.
Sharing further details, the Minister told the House that the portal https://Ercms.punjab.gov.in is open till August 11 for applying for new ration cards. Additionally, people can also apply manually at the concerned offices. In case of any difficulty or to seek information, people can contact the office of their respective District Food & Supply Controller (DFSC).
The Minister further stated that Punjab has more than 14,000 ration depots across the state and all of them are equipped with e-PoS machines. These machines have brought transparency to the distribution of foodgrains at the depots.
Sh. Kataruchak also added that 2,800 more such depots have been allotted recently.
In addition, apart from the wheat provided under the National Food Security Act, 2013, ration kits under the Punjab Government’s significant pro-people initiative, the ‘Meri Rasoi’ Scheme, are also being provided at the depots. Each kit includes 2 kg pulses, 2 kg sugar, 1 kg salt, 200 grams turmeric powder and 1 litre mustard oil.
