Govt decides to distribute 6 months foodgrains' quota in one go under TPDS

NEW DELHI: The government has announced its decision to allow the states/UTs to distribute six months advance allocation of foodgrains in one go, under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).

The decision comes in view of existing stock position of food grains in the Central Pool.

Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution KV Thomas has sent a communication to the Chief Ministers of all the States/UTs, has requested the states to avail the facility of advance lifting of food grains.

The minister has also requested the states to ensure lifting of additional allocation of 60 lakh tonnes for Above Poverty Line (APL) and 15.40 lakh tons for poorest districts in 12 States made during the current year under TPDS to the States/UTs.