The National Food Security Act (NFSA) has been implemented across all 22 districts of the state from March 1 after missing two deadlines. Of the ration allocated for February, 75 per cent has been distributed in Kashmir and nearly 50 per cent in the Jammu division. Under the new law, 29 lakh ration card holders — 9 lakh higher than the previous system, and 1.25 crore individuals — 22 lakh more than the previously registered number, will benefit from availability of ration at highly subsidised rates. However, some residents of…
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