<br/>Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to provide free ration for 3 months to the drought affected people of the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri. This decision would benefit people of 178 village of Poonch and 385 villages of Rajouri district. Announcing this during his tour to the twin border districts, Minister for CA&PD and Transport, Qamar Ali Akhoon said that monitoring and supervision mechanism has being further strengthened to ensure that only genuine persons get this benefit without any difficulty. Referring to the reforms introduced in public distribution system, Mr. Akhoon said the field officers are being made more accountable and responsive to the problems of the consumers adding that strict action would be taken against erring offices and workers, including ration dealers, salesmen and supply officers, while honest and dedicated employees workers would be encouraged and rewarded suitably. The Minister said that the Coalition Government headed by Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah is keen to solve the problem of the people especially living in remote and far flung areas. He said on the instructions of the Chief Minister, the ration quota has been enhance from 35 kgs to 50 kgs per ration card, out of which 15 kgs would be available on APL rates. The Minister also announced that State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) will ply two Super Deluxe Coaches from Jammu upto Cross LOC Trade Centre at Poonch for the convenience of traders and visitors travelling through Poonch Rawlakote route.<br/>