FPS agents clarify on rice distribution
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 31 2021:
Noting dissent among the beneficiaries over distribution of only 3 kg of rice per head under PMGKAY in Mayang Imphal assembly constituency, fair price shop (FPS) agents of the constituency clarified that they distributed the rice allotted to them evenly to all the people of the constituency, who are equally facing the hardships of the pandemic.
Interacting with the media on Saturday in the presence of all FPS agents of the constituency, one Khoirom Jayanta Meitei said that under the aegis of local MLA and deputy speaker K Robindro, they have been distributing PDS rice to the people with complete transparency.
Unlike in the past, there are no irregularities in the process in the present term and it is unfortunate for Mayang Imphal Khuman Youth Association president Irengbam Ibohal to level unfounded charges against the MLA.
The PMGKAY allocation for the constituency is 1595 quintal per month and the provision is made based on the NFSA beneficiary list.
However, there are several poor families in the constituency, who are eligible for NFSA but not included in the beneficiary list.
Keeping in view of such families, the MLA had multiple discussions with FPS agents, elders and intellectuals of the AC.
Based on the resolutions of the meetings and under the advice of the MLA, 3 kgs of rice per month were distributed to every individual who have attained 5 years of age, he said and added that the decision was taken in the interest of all the people of the constituency, who are facing the hardships of the pandemic.