Summary:
Ration shops distribute sugar, rice and wheat under the National Food Security Act , 2013. “The decision to increase margin money will bring relief and succour to the ration dealers. The government will accordingly give Rs 200 per quintal as commission in place of the Rs 70 per quintal the city ration sellers were currently getting. They will work with renewed vigour and enthusiasm in distributing due ration to the beneficiaries,” the minister said. NEW DELHI: Following threats of strike by fair price shop owners if their commission for the distribution of foodgrain was not revised, Delhi government on Saturday approved a three-fold hike in the margin allowed to the dealers..