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The link to this HN thread must already be circulating in those RW Indian whatsapp groups by now. Prepare for a barrage of new accounts flagging, downvoting an

The link to this HN thread must already be circulating in those RW Indian whatsapp groups by now. Prepare for a barrage of new accounts flagging, downvoting and claiming this is inaccurate news. Edit: Also notice, how said accounts will only blame the state government.

Cederfjard 5y ago
RW?
- pm90 5y ago
  Right Wing
- bastard1968 5y ago
  right-wing
joenathanone 5y ago
Wow, you weren’t lying.
- ceejayoz 5y ago
  The ineptness of the astroturfing (if anyone's wondering what we're talking about, turn on showdead) is rather fascinating.
wobbly_bush 5y ago
While there is a lot wrong with the central government, not everything is center's responsibility. Unless you accurately understand how the governments operate, you can't bring in any improvements. The article linked itself mainly places the blame at the state government. Also, the way public distribution system operates is follows - "The central and state governments share the responsibility of regulating the PDS. While the central government is responsible for procurement, storage, transportation, and bulk allocation of food grains, state governments hold the responsibility for distributing the same to the consumers through the established network of fair price shops (FPSs). State governments are also responsible for operational responsibilities including allocation and identification of families below the poverty line, issue of ration cards, and supervision and monitoring the functioning of FPSs."[1] Based on these, the following are clearly shortcomings of the state government - > In the press conference on 18 May, the CM had announced that the scheme for people without ration cards would be along the same lines as last year. However, last year in addition to rice and wheat, an essential kit consisting of cooking oil, pulses, sugar, salt and masalas was also provided. The guidelines make no mention of these additional essential items. > The guidelines do not state when the distribution of grains will start. There has already been an inordinate delay in the announcement of the scheme. Note: This date was finally clarified only on 2 June. > The guidelines state that in the initial phase of distribution, grains will be provided to two lakh beneficiaries and later as per demand and need assessment from the field, up to the maximum of twenty lakh beneficiaries. This is grossly inadequate. Ration to be distributed under this relief initiative is only a one-time relief measure. Economic distress is long term and does not go away immediately with the lifting of the lockdowns. > Finally, we are concerned to note that the guidelines do not have provisions for transparency and grievance redress which are crucial to ensure that grains reach people in need [1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_distribution_system#Center_state_responsibilities https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_distribution_system#Cen...

Cederfjard 5y ago

RW?

pm90 5y ago
Right Wing
bastard1968 5y ago
right-wing

joenathanone 5y ago

Wow, you weren’t lying.

ceejayoz 5y ago
The ineptness of the astroturfing (if anyone's wondering what we're talking about, turn on showdead) is rather fascinating.

wobbly_bush 5y ago

While there is a lot wrong with the central government, not everything is center's responsibility. Unless you accurately understand how the governments operate, you can't bring in any improvements. The article linked itself mainly places the blame at the state government. Also, the way public distribution system operates is follows - "The central and state governments share the responsibility of regulating the PDS. While the central government is responsible for procurement, storage, transportation, and bulk allocation of food grains, state governments hold the responsibility for distributing the same to the consumers through the established network of fair price shops (FPSs). State governments are also responsible for operational responsibilities including allocation and identification of families below the poverty line, issue of ration cards, and supervision and monitoring the functioning of FPSs."[1] Based on these, the following are clearly shortcomings of the state government - > In the press conference on 18 May, the CM had announced that the scheme for people without ration cards would be along the same lines as last year. However, last year in addition to rice and wheat, an essential kit consisting of cooking oil, pulses, sugar, salt and masalas was also provided. The guidelines make no mention of these additional essential items. > The guidelines do not state when the distribution of grains will start. There has already been an inordinate delay in the announcement of the scheme. Note: This date was finally clarified only on 2 June. > The guidelines state that in the initial phase of distribution, grains will be provided to two lakh beneficiaries and later as per demand and need assessment from the field, up to the maximum of twenty lakh beneficiaries. This is grossly inadequate. Ration to be distributed under this relief initiative is only a one-time relief measure. Economic distress is long term and does not go away immediately with the lifting of the lockdowns. > Finally, we are concerned to note that the guidelines do not have provisions for transparency and grievance redress which are crucial to ensure that grains reach people in need [1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_distribution_system#Center_state_responsibilities https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_distribution_system#Cen...