INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
States have been asked to identify and give ration cards to the poorThe Government has urgently asked all states to reach out to the
food security to the poorest section of the society.The Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs,
in an advisory to all states, has directed them to launch a special drive to identify and issue ration cards to the poor like street
dwellers, rag pickers, rickshaw pullers and others.The operational responsibilities of identification of eligible persons and households
under NFSA and issuance of ration cards to them, rests with states and union territories.
