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The public distribution system (PDS) is the most important step taken by the Indian government towards ensuring food security. However, there have been several problems related to the functioning of ration shops. The food grains supplied by the ration shops are not enough to meet the consumption needs of the poor. As a result, they have to depend on markets instead. The average all-India level of consumption of PDS grains is only 1 kg per person per month.
Most public-distribution-system dealers resort to malpractices like diverting food grains to open market to make profits, selling poor quality grains at ration shops, irregular opening of the shops, etc. Such actions make safe and nutritious food inaccessible and unaffordable for many of the poor.
Under the targeted public distribution system, there are three kinds of ration cards: Antyodaya cards (for the poorest of the poor), BPL cards (for those below poverty line) and APL cards (for all others). Prices of the food materials are fixed accordingly. Under this system, any family above the poverty line gets very little discount at the ration shop. The price of food items for an APL family is almost as high as in the open market, so there is little incentive for them to buy the items from the ration shop.
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How many ration shops in Tamil nadu?
28000 ration shops
When does ration the ration shop open?
In Tamilnadu ration shops are opened by 8.30 am to 12 pm
What are the problems of the ration shops?
The public distribution system (PDS) is the most important step taken by the Indian government towards ensuring food security. However, there have been several problems related to the functioning of ration shops. The food grains supplied by the ration shops are not enough to meet the consumption needs of the poor. As a result, they have to depend on markets instead. The average all-India level of consumption of PDS grains is only 1 kg per person per month. Most public-distribution-system dealers resort to malpractices like diverting food grains to open market to make profits, selling poor quality grains at ration shops, irregular opening of the shops, etc. Such actions make safe and nutritious food inaccessible and unaffordable for many of the poor. Under the targeted public distribution system, there are three kinds of ration cards: Antyodaya cards (for the poorest of the poor), BPL cards (for those below poverty line) and APL cards (for all others). Prices of the food materials are fixed accordingly. Under this system, any family above the poverty line gets very little discount at the ration shop. The price of food items for an APL family is almost as high as in the open market, so there is little incentive for them to buy the items from the ration shop.
What is the rate difference between ration shops and grocery shops?
A World Entrepreneur Society article cites a difference of Rs.15 per/kg (GBP 0.20) for rice on at the market and Rs.4 per/kg (GBP 0.08) at ration shops. Based on the structure of the Public Distribution System, it seems that there is not a fixed difference; the commodities at ration shops are sold at cost, not including the costs of the distribution system.
Can you compare the prices of ration shops and normal shops?
Ration shops typically offer essential commodities at subsidized prices, making them more affordable for low-income households compared to normal shops, where prices are determined by market rates. While ration shops provide staples like rice, wheat, and sugar at reduced costs, normal shops may have a wider variety of products but often at higher prices. Consequently, the choice between the two often depends on affordability and availability of desired items.
What is the price of rice in ration shop?
The price of rice in ration shops can vary significantly depending on the country, state, and local government policies. In many places, ration shops sell rice at subsidized rates to assist low-income families. It's best to check with your local ration shop or government website for the most accurate and current pricing.
Why do you think ration shop could sell commodities at such low prices?
Ration shops are able to sell commodities at low prices because they are subsidized by the government. The government provides them with essential commodities at lower rates, which allows the ration shops to sell them to the public at a subsidized price. This is done to ensure that essential goods are affordable and accessible to all sections of society, especially the economically weaker sections.
What are the items sold at the ration shop?
rice
When does ration shop open?
Ration shop is the other name for Fair Price Shops opened by the govt of India, in order to ensure provision of food articles and kerosene, sugar etc at a subsidized rate to the Below Poverty Line [BPL] families and Above Poverty Line families. [APL]ration shops opens at 8:00a.m & closes at 6:30 p.m
During the world war why do people register with shops?
Registration was due to the need to ration supplies. Once registered, a person was issued with a Ration Book, allowing them to get a rationed amount of basic foodstuffs.
When does the ration shop open in delhi?
Ration shops in Delhi typically open in the morning around 9 am and close around 6 pm, Monday to Saturday. It's always best to check with your specific ration shop for their exact opening hours.
Compare the prices of rice and sugar from the ration shop with the prices at any other grocery shop (for families below poverty line)?
Prices of rice and sugar at ration shops are typically subsidized by the government, making them significantly lower than those at regular grocery stores. For families below the poverty line, this subsidy is crucial, as ration shop prices for rice can be around ₹20-30 per kg and sugar around ₹25-35 per kg, while grocery shops may charge ₹40-60 for rice and ₹40-50 for sugar. The affordability of these essential commodities at ration shops helps alleviate food insecurity among low-income families. Thus, ration shops play a vital role in providing economic relief.
