Sun Nov 30 13:29:18 UTC 2025: Summary:
On November 30, 2025, Tourism Minister R. Rajendran inaugurated a new fair price shop in Muyal Nagar, Salem district, India, benefiting over 2,200 ration cardholders. He announced that 470 fair price shops in the district have received ISO certification, and all shops have FSSAI certification. Minister Rajendran also highlighted the extensive network of fair price shops in Salem, serving over 1.1 million ration cardholders and playing a crucial role in government initiatives like the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme and the Thayumanavar Scheme.
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Salem, India – November 30, 2025 – Tourism Minister R. Rajendran today inaugurated a new fair price shop in Muyal Nagar, Salem, strengthening the district’s robust public distribution system. The new shop will serve 2,267 ration cardholders in the area, providing access to essential food items at subsidized rates.
During the inauguration, Minister Rajendran highlighted the significant progress made in ensuring quality and accessibility within Salem’s fair price shop network. He announced that 470 of the district’s 1,751 shops have achieved ISO certification, signifying adherence to international quality standards. Furthermore, all fair price shops in Salem now hold FSSAI certification, ensuring food safety and hygiene.
“Salem is committed to providing essential resources to its citizens through a reliable and efficient fair price shop system,” stated Minister Rajendran. He emphasized the district’s extensive reach, with 1.11 lakh ration cardholders benefiting from the network. The shops also play a vital role in the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, providing ingredients for meals in 1,284 schools, and the Thayumanavar Scheme, delivering rations to the doorsteps of 1.10 lakh beneficiaries, the highest in the state.
The expansion and modernization of Salem’s fair price shop system reflect the government’s ongoing commitment to food security and welfare for its citizens.
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