In a revolutionary step, Telangana Government is mulling the cancellation of all Fair Price Shops popularly known as a Ration Shops in the State. After canceling all the shops, the beneficiaries will be given a fixed amount directly in their bank accounts every month.
This money can be used to purchase the things they want. There are allegations of massive irregularities in Ration Shops for decades together. Despite the best efforts, the government could not arrest that corruption.
So, Telangana government is mulling this idea. This is a form of Direct Cash Transfer which is happening in the Case of Cooking Gas etc. The idea which is pending with the Chief Minister will be first introduced in a few places as a pilot project and will be later extended to the entire state.
