May 29, 2026
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Government Approves Rs 25,530 Crore Investment for SARTHAK PDS Modernization

Government Approves Rs 25,530 Crore Investment for SARTHAK PDS Modernization

Business News Desk03 mins mins

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a significant financial outlay of Rs 25,530 crore this week in New Delhi to strengthen the SARTHAK initiative, aimed at modernizing the Public Distribution System (PDS) over the next five years. This strategic investment is designed to optimize the supply chain, streamline the handling of foodgrains, and…

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Government Expands Digital Food Subsidy Pilot to Chandigarh and Two Union Territories by June

Government Expands Digital Food Subsidy Pilot to Chandigarh and Two Union Territories by June

Business News Desk02 mins mins

The Indian government is set to expand its digital food subsidy pilot program to Chandigarh and two additional Union Territories by June, marking a significant shift in how social welfare benefits reach the public. Under this initiative, beneficiaries will receive their Public Distribution System (PDS) entitlements as digital tokens deposited into wallets linked to the…

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