Punjab Sets Up 2,800 New Ration Depots to Boost Doorstep Food Access

The Punjab government has earmarked 2,800 new ration depots to be set up across the state, aiming to streamline the distribution of subsidised food grains. The move is part of an effort to bring the Public Distribution System closer to consumers, reducing the need for long travel to distant depots. Officials say the new depots will be spread between rural and urban areas, ensuring that even remote villages have easier access to essential staples. The initiative is expected to cut distribution costs and improve accountability by bringing supplies directly to households. The government plans to roll out the depots in phases, with the first batch slated for completion by the end of the fiscal year.