Regarding need to address the demands of Fair Price Shop dealers in Andhra Pradesh.-laid

Regarding need to address the demands of Fair Price Shop dealers in Andhra Pradesh.-laid SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY VEMIREDDY (NELLORE): PM launched PMGKAY to eradicate hunger, thereby ensure food security to 80 crore poor to make India Viksit Bharat by 2047. Fair Price Shops are instrumental in success of PMGKAY and doing yeoman?s service in distribution of foodgrains despite meagre commissions and heavy operational burden. FPS Dealers are facing innumerable problems and challenges and appealing for addressing them for their survival. Hence, I appeal to GOI to following fair demands of FPSs: Average commission is only Rs.5,000-8,000 pm. It is not sufficient, since in States like Andhra Pradesh they are distributing foodgrains at doorsteps of elderly, PwD, etc. It is additional responsibility. So, Government commission be increased and provide additional income source to ensure a minimum of Rs.35,000-50,000 pm. Pending arrears from GOI and State Governments be cleared early. Handling losses incurred should be compensated. Insurance, health and Ex-gratia extended to family members of FPS dealers.