Mukhyamantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana

Mukhyamantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana

Question: Which of the following state has announced Mukhyamantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana to provide door step delivery of ration?
(a)Punjab
(b)Kerala
(c)Sikkim
(d)New Delhi
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

  • On July 21, 2020, Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’.
  • This scheme will provide the doorstep delivery of ration to the beneficiary residents.
  • The scheme will be implemented within 6-7 months.
  • New Delhi has also announced to implement the center’s ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ initiative along with this scheme.
  • Procedure for delivery:
  • Wheat grains taken from FCI godowns will be grinded and turned into flour to be delivered instead of wheat.
  • Flour, sugar, rice and other items will be packed and will be delivered to the homes of the people. 
  • Beneficiaries will be given an option of taking ration from shops or getting it delivered to their homes. 

Author: Himanshu Shukla

Links:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/cm-okays-doorstep-delivery-of-ration/article32155188.ece/amp/