Locals seek fair distribution of NFSA rice
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 27 2016:
Chandel locals met the ADC Member, Lamboi
Gangte on July 25 and discussed the irregulari-
ties in the distribution of rice under the National
Food Security Act, a statement informed.
According to the locals, the agents are
charging more than the fixed rate for rice
under the NFSA.
They also pointed out that
the people are receiving 5 kg rice per house-
hold instead of the allotted 5 kg rice per
head.
MLA D Korungthang, Lukhosei Zou,
Chairman, ADC Chandel and Chandel DC
Robert Singh Kshetrimayum who were
present at the meeting assured to take up
possible steps to meet the people's demand.
Sibong Constituency ADC Member
Ngamthang Mate and Thangjangam Lupho,
chief of TL Haijang village also attended the
meeting.