What are the problems of the functioning of ration shops?

Problems of the functioning of ration shops: (i) The PDS dealers are sometimes found resorting to malpractices like diverting the grains to open market for more profit. (ii) Dealers sell poor quality grains at ration shops. (iii) Ration shops are opened at irregular time creating problems for the people.

How do ration dealers earn?

Rajender admitted that the commission should be 70 paise per kilogram of rice, whereas the payment as of now is only 20 paise per kg. Of the 70 paise as prescribed under the NFSA, 35 paise should be paid by the Centre, and 35 paise by the State.

Is ration shop profitable?

“Since the shop is in the urban area, the ration card holders are limited and income from commission of selling is negligible,” says Rambabu. He says the shop gets a monthly allotment of 450 kg of wheat and 600 litre of kerosene which hardily generates an income of Rs 3,000 per month.

What are the drawbacks of PDS?

The drawbacks of Public Distribution System (PDS) :

• Limited benefits to the poor: Ration card holders can get benefit from PDS.
• Regional Disparities :
• Urban Bias:
• Insufficient Food Corporation of India:

Why a section of people in India are still without food?

(i) Despite achieving self sufficiency in foodgrains as a result of the Green Revolution, a section of people in India are still without food because of poverty. Thus, landless the labourers, casual urban workers, SCs and STs who are below the poverty line find it impossible to get two square meals a day.

What is the salary of ration dealers in Telangana?

Demands of Telangana ration dealers include monthly honorarium of Rs 35,000 in villages, Rs 40,000 in mandal headquarters, Rs 50,000 in municipalities and Rs 60,000 per month in GHMC limits.

How can I become a ration dealer in West Bengal?

Documents needed for submission along-with application form are:

1. Personal details like name, address, mobile number,
2. Go-down details.
3. Bank-challan details.
4. Possession Certificate of go-down.
5. Up to date Recalibration Certificate (Legal meterology)
6. Khajna.
7. Professional Tax.
8. Self-Declaration.