Transport experts appreciate ‘One Nation One Card’ concept but question need for physical card in time of UPI. Housing ministry officials say upgrading systems, transition 'will take time’.
Asserting that Delhi Metro is a 'modern metro system', DMRC chief Mangu Singh said these two facilities might also be rolled out at the Airport Express Line by the end of 2020.
The total number of states and union territories connected under the 'One Nation-One Ration Card' scheme has reached 24, said Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan.
Modi govt hopes nationwide portability of rations can help bring migrants back to cities after the world’s largest lockdown left many without food or money.
Task force led by then UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani had in 2011 proposed a similar scheme but never took off due to stringent opposition from Sonia Gandhi-led NAC.
Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan informed the Rajya Sabha that the govt was working on this formula so that the poor can get ration with their cards anywhere in the country.
MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.
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