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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said states can issue nearly 3 crore more ration cards after removing 2.21 crore ineligible beneficiaries from PDS lists.

Govt may issue nearly 3 crore more ration cards

June 18, 2026, 03:53 PM - 3 min read

"All put together, now there are 79 crore beneficiaries in the country," he said, stressing the Centre's objective is not to save but to ensure foodgrains reach the needy.

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Even while the country has ample supply of wheat to meet the requirement of public distribution system, other welfare schemes, and market interventions, the Centre said it has tightened norms that govern wheat stock-holding

Centre tightens wheat stock-holding norms ahead of festive season

August 26, 2025, 06:53 PM - 4 min read

As part of its continuous efforts to check price-rise and curb hoarding ahead of the festive season, the Centre tightened wheat stock-holding norms on Tuesday for wholesalers, small, and big chain retailers as well as processors

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