PDS beneficiaries verified in Chandel
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Gyanand Naorem
Chandel, September 27 2012:
In an attempt to identify needy beneficiaries of PDS items who are yet to get beneficiary cards, Rural Education Action for Change-Manipur (REACH-M) in association with District Social Welfare Office, Chandel today conducted an spot inspection of beneficiaries of BPL, AAY and APL cards holders in Ziontlang village of Chandel district.
The inspection visit was headed by DSO Chandel Md SA Hellim and representatives of REACH-M.The team checked the beneficiaries of PDS items to find out whether they are qualified to get the benefits or not.
Besides, they also checked families who have not got any such cards even though they are eligible.
During the inspection, two families who are yet to get any beneficiary cards are identified and assured to provide them beneficiary cards at the earliest.
Mention may be made that beneficiaries who have BPL, AAY or APL cards are entitled to get 15 kg of rice and 4 litres of kerosene oil every month besides other essential commodities provided through PDS.
However, beneficiaries in the village complained that they are getting these benefits only twice or thrice a year that too after above the government price.
After hearing the complaints, DSO, Chandel assured them necessary action against the corrupt agents and told the beneficiaries to lodge written complaints for such cases.