Bonanza for employees: DA raised by 6%, old-age pension goes up In a major decision, the Cabinet today decided to go beyond the National Food Security Act (NFSA) by enhancing ration per head from 5 kg to 10 kg, involving nearly Rs 1,500 crore annual financial implication. The government launched a new scheme, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme (MMSFES). The enhanced quantity of ration would be provided to a population of nearly 1.19 crore through the MMSFES in addition to the NFSA. Consumers would have to pay more for…
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