'Agents under NFSA do | not misuse rice grains'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 23 2017:
With the implementation of National Food Security Act (NFSA) from April, 2016 till date, agents of Nambol AC have not misused or stolen PDS items.
In a meeting held today at Lourembam Tamphaton Lai Haraobung, secretary of a SHG Lairenjam Sanahanbi stated that the PDS items in Nambol AC are not only distributed by agents but by SHGs too and added that Nambol is one of the ACs among others where PDS items are supplied the most.
The PDS items for seven months have already been distributed to the people of the AC, she stated and added that items for re- maining 5-6 months are yet to be distributed since the State Government has not released the items.
She further urged the person or party concerned not to spread false rumours and to investigate properly before reporting to media.
Social Worker Maniton Maibam stated that | the agents distribute the items at the exact | amount and quantity which was sanctioned by the Government.
Agents and owners of Fair price shop should not be framed without proof, she added.
Local people of Kakyai, Lourembam, Thiyam, Langpok and Pukhrambam took part in the meeting.