The Food supply and Consumer Affairs Department of J&K made it clear that no new order has been issued in the UT regarding surrender or cancellation of ration cards.
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A news was getting viral on social media that those possessing AC’s and four-wheelers will have to surrender their ration card . Deputy Director Javed Iqbal termed this news as baseless as no such order is released either by the central or UT government.
He said that through National Food Security Act of 2013 subsidised food grains are provided to 75% of India’s rural population and 50% of its urban population. NFSA 2013 includes almost two-thirds of the Indian population in its entirety.
The National Food Security Act was implemented in the whole of the J&K State with effect from 1st of Feb, 2016 with the objective to provide access to adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices.
As per Act, the eligible beneficiaries under priority households are entitled to receive 5kgs of food grains per soul per month at highly subsidized prices of Rs.3/2 per kg for rice/wheat. However, the existing beneficiaries under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), which constitute the poorest of the poor, continue to receive 35 kg of food grains per household per month.
Under NPHH category the beneficiaries are provided foodgrains at a scale of 05 kg/soul per month at a subsidized price of Rs.12 per Kg for wheat, Rs.13 per Kg for Atta & Rs.15 per Kg for Rice.
He further added that if there is any query or if anyone wishes to verify or reverify whether a claim ( by Food supply and Consumer Affairs Department) is genuine or not they can visit our official websites or can even contact us via our toll free number 18001807106. All their grievances will get timely redressal.
Aditi Tikku
