Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI
The Delhi government has approved a proposal for home delivery of ration under Targeted Public Distribution System to all ration beneficiaries.
The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the proposal of Department of Food for providing doorstep delivery of wheat, rice and sugar for eligible beneficiaries under National Food Security Act 2013.
According to an official release, the cabinet decision will now be sent to Delhi Lieutenant Governor for approval.
The project for doorstep delivery of foodgrains is aimed at reforming the Targeted PDS in public interest.
The release said, the City government is committed to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive their due ration in a transparent manner.
The service provider for home delivery of ration will be selected in a transparent manner through open bidding.