Delhi Cabinet Approves Doorstep Delivery Of Ration, Kejriwal Calls It 'Revolutionary' Move | KeyPoints

The scheme was given a nod in a cabinet meeting, said Kejriwal, adding that the wheat, sugar and rice will be packed and will be directly sent to the houses.

New Delhi: Bringing  a major relief to the residents of Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced door-step delivery of ration, a scheme which will enable the residents to get their ration without having to go out amid the coronavirus pandemic. He said that the Delhi Cabinet has approved the doorstep delivery of ration, a scheme, which will be launched in six to seven months and will be linked to Centre's 'one nation, one ration card' scheme. Our Cabinet has approved 'Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana', beneficiaries can avail door-step delivery of ration, said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. “They will not have to come to the ration shops. This is a revolutionary step,” he added. The scheme was given a nod in a cabinet meeting, said Kejriwal, adding that the wheat, sugar and rice will be packed and will be directly sent to the houses. With the implementation of the doorstep delivery of ration scheme, the Centre's 'One Nation One Ration Card' scheme will also come into effect in Delhi, he said. The Chief Minister, however, asserted that people will be asked whether they want to pick up the ration from the shops or want it delivered to their homes. Here’s a look at key points about the scheme:

• The scheme seeks to deliver ration at the door-step of beneficiaries
• It will take around six to seven months to be launched
• The scheme will be linked to Centre’s ‘one nation one ration card’ scheme
• Stuffs like wheat, sugar and rice will be packed hygienically and will be directly sent to the houses.
• With the implementation of the doorstep delivery of ration scheme, the Centre's 'One Nation One Ration Card' scheme will also come into effect

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