Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan passes away at Delhi hospital
NEW DELHI: India’s Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, who was admitted to a private hospital here for the last several days, passed away on Thursday evening, his family members said. He was 74. The news of his demise was announced by his son Chirag Paswan, who tweeted: “Father, now you […]
Four more States and UTs linked with One Nation One Ration Card scheme today
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan has reviewed the progress of One Nation One Ration Card plan. While taking note of the requisite technical readiness of 4 more States/Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland and Uttarakhand, the Department of Food & Public Distribution has […]
Paswan holds video conference with Food Ministers of States, UTs to review foodgrains distribution during lockdown
NEW DELHI: The government of India has asked the States to ensure that there is no hoarding and price rise of essential commodities during the lockdown. This was conveyed by the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Paswan during a video conference with the State/UTs Ministers of Food, Public Distribution and Civil […]
Ram Vilas Paswan launches ‘Consumer App’
NEW DELHI: In order to fast-track consumer grievance redressal process and provide an effective forum for consumers to give their valuable suggestions to the Department on consumer related issues, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan launched the ‘Consumer App’ today in KrishiBhawan. Another bold step towards achieving the objective […]
Paswan takes charge of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution along with Minister of State Dadarao
NEW DELHI: Eight-time Member of Parliament from Bihar and six-time Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan officially took charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution for a second consecutive term. Danve Raosaheb Dadarao also took charge as the Minister of State in the Ministry. All senior officials of the Ministry welcomed the […]