NEW DELHI: Delhi Rozi Roti Adhikar Abhiyan (DRRAA) wrote to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday regarding non-distribution of ration in Delhi to those who do not possess ration cards, including migrant workers.
A survey conducted by DRRAA says that 106 schools in Delhi, which are designated as ration distribution points for providing foodgrains to people without ration cards, were not distributing foodgrains as they had no stock of rations.
Volunteers of the Abhiyan checked the status of distribution at 106 out of 282 schools functioning as designated distribution points on October 18 and 19. DRRAA said this was clear non-compliance with directions of the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court.
In its letter to the CM, DRRAA said, “On receiving information from people residing in different areas regarding non-availability of ration under the non-PDS scheme, volunteers of DRRAA checked the status of distribution at 106 out of the 282 schools functioning as designated distribution points. During the survey, we found that none of the 106 schools checked was distributing rations as they had no stock of foodgrains. People in need of rations were forced to return empty handed.”
DRRAA said non-provision of rations to those without ration cards was exacerbating the distress and hunger among the vulnerable population of Delhi. “The situation on the ground shows that no ration is being provided as the government is not providing adequate stock at the schools designated as distribution centres. We demand that the Delhi government immediately take steps to stock ration at the designated schools and provide ration on a monthly basis to people as per the decision of the cabinet as stated by the government in the affidavit to Delhi High Court,” said the letter.
No response was received from the government in this matter till the filing of this report.
