Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today directed for 100 per cent linking of ration cards with Aadhar for greater transparency in distribution of foodgrains for beneficiaries.<br/>' <br/>According to an official statement issued in Patna today, Chief Minister during a review meeting of the Food and Civil supplies department has said that only 69% ration cards of beneficiaries are at present linked up with Aadhar, which needs to be made cent percent. <br/>'<br/>Nitish Kumar said seeding with Aadhar will result in greater transparency in distribution of foodgrains under the Public Distribution System. <br/><br/>During the review meeting, the Chief Minister also laid emphasis on round-the-clock monitoring of GPS fitted vehicles transporting foodgrains from Railway sidings to PDS outlets.<br/>'<br/>''''
News On AIR | April 4, 2017 12:03 AM
Nitish Kumar orders 100% Aadhar seeding of ration cards