Lifting and distribution continue for PDS rice under NFSA and PMGKAY
Source: IT News / DIPR
Imphal, August 08 2020:
To ensure availability of foodgrains, specially rice, across the State.
PDS rice under National Food Security Act (NFSA) and Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) are being lifted and distributed in the State.
In continuing lifting of PDS rice in Imphal West district , a total of 2009.4 quintal of rice under NFSA for the month of July.
The lifted quantities with the ACs are 1630.6 for Sagolband AC and 378.8 quintal for Yaiskul AC.
In the district too, 6218.35 quantity of rice under NFSA was distributed in Thangmeiband, Lamsang & Langthabal ACs while 4186.45 quantity under PMGKAY was also distributed in Lamsang, Sekmai & Yaiskul(Pt) ACs.
In Thoubal district, 772.30 quintal and 1279 quintal of rice under PMGKAY for the month of July were lifted on August 3 & 5, 2020 respectively.
It is also reported that 2051.3 quintal of rice under PMGKAY was distributed to the beneficiaries of Wangjing Tentha AC today.
Another 5.1 quintal & 1.5 quintal of Rice & Chana Dal (for migrant worker for May & June) was also distributed to migrant workers of Assam, UP and Bihar.
In respect of Nungba AC in Noney district today, 128.9 quintal of rice under PMGKAY for the month of August was lifted from FCI godown, Sangaiprou.
The State Government has been distributing PDS items in all the districts of Manipur to ensure none to suffer on account of non-availability of foodgrains on the backdrop of the outbreak of COVID-19 and the ongoing lockdown in the State.