Andhra Pradesh govt reverts to truthful value store format to produce ration, Jagan hits again

Recently, the N Chandrababu Naidu-led authorities scrapped doorstep supply of rations by way of Mobile Delivery Units launched by the erstwhile YSRCP regime.

“Beneficiaries can now collect rations from any fair price shop, not just the registered dealer. Home delivery is arranged for over 15 lakh senior citizens and differently-abled persons,” stated Civil Supplies Minister N Manohar in an official launch.

The initiative covers over 1 crore households statewide, permitting ration assortment from any close by truthful value store, “improving convenience and accessibility for beneficiaries across the state”.

The minister alleged that the earlier authorities misused almost ₹17,000 crore of public funds beneath the title of house ration supply.

Manohar asserted that about ₹385 crore value of public funds can be saved by way of distribution by way of ration outlets, with sellers being monitored utilizing expertise and a devoted app for transparency.

Rejecting the allegations, YSRCP chief Reddy, in a publish on ‘X’, stated: “Naidu has been showing a vindictive attitude towards the operators of MDU who were delivering the ration at the doorstep of the poor.”

He famous that earlier than YSRCP’s tenure, individuals allegedly suffered discrimination, poor high quality rations, and needed to forgo wages whereas ready in queues at public distribution outlets.

The former chief minister additional stated that in his Padayatra in 2017-19, individuals shared their hardship in getting ration. The YSRCP authorities launched door supply of high quality rice to make sure transparency and get rid of longstanding malpractices throughout villages, he stated.

Scrapping MDUs has worsened public woes, risking the livelihoods of 20,000 households , he claimed.

Reddy stated that the MDU system helped even throughout calamities, and halting it could reopen the gates for malpractice and ration-related irregularities among the many needy.

The YSRCP chief additionally alleged that Naidu promised to present increments to round 33,000 Village and Ward Secretariat employees from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000, however failed.

According to the federal government, ration outlets will function from 8 AM to Noon and 4 PM to eight PM, together with Sundays, making certain steady provide and easing public entry to important items.