Jammu Kashmir government to allot additional ration after prolonged scarcity
Bhat Yasir
Days after it assumed power, the Omar Abdullah-led state government has started pushing for the enhancement of ration supplies in Kashmir and Jammu.
Officials confirmed that the Jammu Kashmir government is considering an increase in ration supplies for its residents, with the issue likely to be taken up in the upcoming cabinet meeting.
Jammu Kashmir has witnessed numerous protests, primarily in Kashmir, against the reduction of government ration supplies, causing immense hardships for the people. The ration allocation system in Kashmir has undergone significant changes over the past few years, impacting residents' access to essential supplies.
Initially, the Mufti Mohammed Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme aimed to provide additional food grains to the population but wa...