Srinagar, Sept. 22 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that a wide network of Fair Price Shops (FPS) has been established across the Union Territory and that no area in Pampore Assembly constituency currently remains uncovered under the public distribution system.

Replying to a question by MLA Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma said the criteria for establishment of Fair Price Shops are governed by S.O. 41 dated January 19, 2023.

The minister informed the House that Pampore constituency has adequate coverage under the existing network of Fair Price Shops. He also shared category-wise details of ration card holders and beneficiari...