The Live Ahmedabad
  • Home
  • Ahd City
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Crime
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Featured

The Live Ahmedabad

  • Home
  • Ahd City
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Crime
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Featured
Gujarat

17,000 fair price shops in Gujarat on indefinite strike

by TLAteam November 1, 2023November 1, 2023
written by TLAteam November 1, 2023November 1, 2023
17,000 fair price shops in Gujarat on indefinite strike

Around 17,000 fair price shops in Gujarat are going to remain shut as their owners commenced an indefinite strike. The strike is in protest of various issues, including the demand for a minimum monthly commission of ₹20,000 for each shop owner responsible for distributing food grains through the public distribution system (PDS).

Business News

Fair price shop owners who distribute essential commodities to ration cardholders, have presented a series of demands to the government. They are calling for their commission to be fixed at ₹20,000. Presently, only 5,000 ration managers in the state receive commissions exceeding ₹20,000, while the remaining 12,000 managers fall below this threshold. The government had previously pledged to provide a ₹20,000 commission to shop owner who are serving less than 300 ration cards.

Prahlad Modi, the President of the Gujarat Fair Price Shop Owners and Kerosene License Holder Association, noted that former Minister Naresh Patel had ordered an increase in the commission from ₹13,000 to ₹20,000. On October 14, 2022, the government decided to grant a ₹20,000 commission. Despite a government promise made 15 months ago, the decision to implement the 20,000-rupee commission has not been carried out. As a result, the shop owners are going on strike.

Fair price shop owners have also raised concerns about a weight disparity of around 1-2 kilograms in every bag. Other demands include rectifying various issues in the barcode ration card system and addressing problems like frequent server crashes.

Earlier, about a month ago, a strike was announced, however it was called off when the government had assured an increase in the commission for the fair price shop license holders.

It is to be noted that this strike coincides with festive season of Diwali, which will directly affect the supply of essential items to those in need. As a result of this strike, 72 lakh cardholders will be deprived of sugar, oil, and grains during the Diwali festival.

0 comment
previous post
LPG price increase: Govt hikes commercial cylinder rates. Details here
next post
Return of Ahmedabad National Book Fair

You may also like

Het Joshi, Enrolled via Shala Praveshotsav, Becomes Doctor

June 29, 2025

Gujarat to Launch All-Women Drone Squad Under SHE...

June 29, 2025

Heavy Rainfall Floods Low-Lying Areas in Surat; Relief...

June 28, 2025

Gujarat HC Virtual Hearing Shocker: Man Joins from...

June 27, 2025

Smart Study on a Student Budget: Free and...

June 27, 2025

Ahmedabad Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Lord Sets Out...

June 27, 2025

Sitharaman reviews GIFT IFSC’s progress, interacts with market...

June 27, 2025

Thousands Gather to Witness Lord Jagannath’s Reappearance Before...

June 27, 2025

Heavy Rain Lashes Saurashtra, South Gujarat; IMD Issues...

June 27, 2025

Gujarat Rath Yatra: Chaos in Ahmedabad as Elephants...

June 27, 2025

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Business News

Recent Posts

  • Het Joshi, Enrolled via Shala Praveshotsav, Becomes Doctor

    June 29, 2025
  • Gujarat to Launch All-Women Drone Squad Under SHE Team

    June 29, 2025
  • Vantara Steps In After Rath Yatra Chaos Elephants Given Medical and Behavioural Care Post Procession Incident

    June 29, 2025
  • AMC to Build ₹51 Crore Sports Complex in Vastral, Completion by August 2025

    June 29, 2025
  • Water Tanks Collapse at Ahmedabad Apartment Raises Structural Safety Concerns

    June 29, 2025
November 2023
MTWTFSS
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930 
« Oct Dec »
The Live Ahmedabad
Footer Logo
  • Home
  • Ahd City
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Crime
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Featured
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise with Us
  • Work With Us
  • Contact Us

© 2021 - The Live Ahmedabad. All Rights Reserved.