Community leaders of Moreh appeal
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, April 01 2023:
Community leaders of Moreh have informed that the monthly distribution of rice under National Food Security Act at a cheap, affordable rate is a generous venture by the Government which deserve high esteem as it has brought about great relief to the poorer section of the society.
A release signed by Victor Limthang, president Hill Tribal Council Moreh; M Thoiba Singh, president Meetei Council Moreh; V Shekhar, president Tamil Sangam Moreh; Md Rajauddin, president Manipuri Muslim Council Moreh and Durga Sharma Acharya, president Gorkha Samaj Sewa Samiti claimed that it has been been three months since the supply of rice under NFSA meant for Moreh have ceased to reach the people leading to much difficulty for the beneficiaries.
"Why has the supply stopped for continued months, is a question pondering the minds of the people as well as leaders", it added.
The community leaders appealed to the authorities concerned to sort out any discrepancy that might have arisen so that people could avail what is entitled to them.
"The Community leaders on its part shall from now on keep strict vigil on Public Distribution System and appeal to all to avoid hoarding of PDS rice once and for all and to stop clandestine selling of PDS rice to the neighbouring Myanmar", it asserted.