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When does ration the ration shop open?
In Tamilnadu ration shops are opened by 8.30 am to 12 pm
Why ration cards are necessary?
During World War 2 ration cards were used due to the shortage of food. Food was therefore rationed and could not be obtained without the ration card thus ensuring everyone had their correct allowance (Ration).
What were the tabs in the ration books called?
Ration Tabs
How much is a ration coupon from the depression worth?
It is valid for redemption for one ration.
How was ration organised?
Everyone was issued with a ration book full of coupons. They would take the booklet to the shops and use the coupons to be able to buy the food that they were allowed and the quantity they were allowed that week or day. then once that coupon was used it would be taken out of the book so that they could not keep buying more and more, therefore making the rationing more organised.
How many ration shops in Tamil nadu?
28000 ration shops
When does ration the ration shop open?
In Tamilnadu ration shops are opened by 8.30 am to 12 pm
What is the rate difference between ration shops and grocery shops?
A World Entrepreneur Society article cites a difference of Rs.15 per/kg (GBP 0.20) for rice on at the market and Rs.4 per/kg (GBP 0.08) at ration shops. Based on the structure of the Public Distribution System, it seems that there is not a fixed difference; the commodities at ration shops are sold at cost, not including the costs of the distribution system.
Why do you think ration shop could sell commodities at such low prices?
Ration shops are able to sell commodities at low prices because they are subsidized by the government. The government provides them with essential commodities at lower rates, which allows the ration shops to sell them to the public at a subsidized price. This is done to ensure that essential goods are affordable and accessible to all sections of society, especially the economically weaker sections.
What are the items sold at the ration shop?
rice
Why ration cards are necessary?
During World War 2 ration cards were used due to the shortage of food. Food was therefore rationed and could not be obtained without the ration card thus ensuring everyone had their correct allowance (Ration).
When does ration shop open?
Ration shop is the other name for Fair Price Shops opened by the govt of India, in order to ensure provision of food articles and kerosene, sugar etc at a subsidized rate to the Below Poverty Line [BPL] families and Above Poverty Line families. [APL]ration shops opens at 8:00a.m & closes at 6:30 p.m
During the world war why do people register with shops?
Registration was due to the need to ration supplies. Once registered, a person was issued with a Ration Book, allowing them to get a rationed amount of basic foodstuffs.
When does the ration shop open in delhi?
Ration shops in Delhi typically open in the morning around 9 am and close around 6 pm, Monday to Saturday. It's always best to check with your specific ration shop for their exact opening hours.
Compare the prices of rice and sugar from the ration shop with the prices at any other grocery shop (for families below poverty line)?
Prices of rice and sugar at ration shops are typically subsidized by the government, making them significantly lower than those at regular grocery stores. For families below the poverty line, this subsidy is crucial, as ration shop prices for rice can be around ₹20-30 per kg and sugar around ₹25-35 per kg, while grocery shops may charge ₹40-60 for rice and ₹40-50 for sugar. The affordability of these essential commodities at ration shops helps alleviate food insecurity among low-income families. Thus, ration shops play a vital role in providing economic relief.
What are items sold in the ration shops?
Rice, wheat, cooking oil, kerosene, dhals, tea, soap, salt and sugar
Why ration shopps are called fair price shops?
Ration shops are called fair price shops because they provide essential commodities at subsidized rates to economically disadvantaged sections of society, ensuring affordability and access to basic needs. The term "fair price" emphasizes the commitment to equitable distribution and protection against exploitation in the market. These shops play a crucial role in food security and poverty alleviation by offering staple goods at prices lower than prevailing market rates.
