Uttar Pradesh: You will get full ration dealer’s shop, these 35 items will be available at fair rate shops

The Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh has taken a big decision. The state government has allowed the sale of additional items to increase the income of the shopkeepers of the fair price shops operated under the public distribution system. Under this, now-a-days, public utility items and health care related items will be available at fair rates shops at reasonable prices. The UP government has issued an order in this regard. The Food and Logistics Commissioner has been instructed to take necessary action in this regard. It has also been asked to ensure that these items are manufactured as per FSSAI standards. These commodities will be sold only at fair price shops which are established on main roads where heavy vehicles can move smoothly.

These things will be available at fair price shops

According to the order, in addition to wheat, rice, pulses, flour, sugar, edible oil, kerosene, coarse grains, salt, everyday items of public utility and health care items like soap, shampoo, tea, pen, copy will be sold in fair price shops. Permission was given in the year 2019 to sell ORS tablets and solution, prevention, sanitary napkins etc. Under this mandate, now some more items have also been included in it. These items include milk and packaged milk products, biscuits, bread, jaggery, ghee, namkeen, dry fruits, sweets, spices, milk powder, children’s clothing (hosiery), Rajma, beauty cosmetics, soyabean, cream, incense sticks, Comb, Mirror, Broom, Mop, Lock, Umbrella, Raincoat, Wall Hanger, Toothbrush, Detergent Powder, Anti-Mosquito Incense Stick, Washing Bar, Electrical Accessories, Torch, Wall Clock, Matchbox, Nylon & Jute Rope, Plastic Water Pipe, Plastic buckets, mugs, strainers, handwash, bathroom cleaners, shaving kits, baby care products (diapers, soaps, oils, wipes, body lotions) etc.