Excelsior Correspondent
RAIPUR, Dec 28: Minister for Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today called on Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Raman Singh at Raipur and held detailed discussion on the highly successful e-PDS model operational in Chhattisgarh.
Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali was accorded warm welcome at the CM residence where the duo held threadbare discussions on the electronic public distribution system (e-PDS) operational in Chhattisgarh. The Chief Minister highlighted the roadmap of the e-PDS and offered full cooperation in implementing the model in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Chhattisgarh CM gave full credit to electronic based monitoring and distribution mechanism for remarkable success of PDS in his State. He said his Government has initiated some far-reaching reforms which has enabled them to bring about complete transparency in the system and also eased people’s problems.
About the delivery system of ration, the CM told Zulfkar that they have expanded PDS coverage and low issue prices have contributed to give voice to otherwise poor and disempowered rural cardholders. He added that PDS has become a political priority in Chhattisgarh and a decision was made to turn it around, instead of siding with the corrupt officials/dealers.
The Chief Minister offered all possible cooperation in streamlining PDS in Jammu and Kashmir.
He praised various measures taken by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti despite facing tough time and wished her great success in achieving the goal of transparent and accountable administration at all levels. He also praised Zulfkar for his untiring efforts to make the PDS more vibrant and efficient in Jammu and Kashmir.
Apprising Chief Minister about overall scenario of Jammu and Kashmir, Zulfkar said that State Government is working hard to help people and ease their sufferings. He said that Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is striving hard to resolve issues of public. He invited Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and Food Minister of the State to visit Kashmir and interact with the consumers.
Meanwhile, the Minister was also given power point presentation by the officers of Food Supplies and Consumer Protection Department of Chhattisgarh Government. They briefed about every aspect of PDS and reforms brought into the system.
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