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Jet fuel cost up 2.6 pc; non-subsidised LPG price hiked by Rs 19
This is the second straight monthly increase in rates warranted due to firming up of prices in the international market.
Economic Survey: Rationalisation of burgeoning food subsidy bill
Govt had pegged food subsidy bill at Rs 1,84,220 crore for 2019-20 as against Rs 1,71,298 crore last year.
Government asked to contain rising food subsidy bill
Food bill is estimated to be Rs 1,38,123 crore in 2018-19 against the actual expenditure of Rs 1,04,901 crore in 2017-18.
Govt keeps selling price of PDS grains unchanged for 1 more year: Paswan
Foodgrains via ration shops are supplied at a highly subsidised rate of Rs 3 per kg for rice, Rs 2 per kg for wheat.
Focus on nutritional security of 23 cr PDS members: Paswan
Food Ministry has chalked out plans for supplying fortified wheat and rice flour via PDS.
Display subsidy from Centre, states: Paswan to PDS outlets
Directive from Paswan aims to end confusion and promote transparency in disbursal of subsidy amount.
Aadhaar not must for getting rations in J-K till June
Some complaints were received regarding consumers being asked to furnish Aadhaar details to get ration.
79 crore reaping benefits of cheap foodgrain: Paswan
Food Minister has asked states to name those who have left so that they could also get cheaper foodgrains.