Rice distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, March 07 2020:
Rice under Annapurna scheme was distributed to beneficiaries of Kakching, Wabagai, Hiyanglam and Sugnu Assembly Constituencies in a simple function held at the complex of Kakching Municipal Council at Kakching Turel Wangma, here, today.
DC Kakching, Valentina Arambam; Chairperson Kakching Municipal Council, Naorem Sanjitkumar and District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Kakching, A Kameshwor attended the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
At the function, Valentina Arambam said that 240 bags containing 50 kg of rice each have been released by DSWO, Kakching for distribution to cardholders of Annapurna scheme in Kakching district.
The Annapurna Scheme was launched to provide food security to those senior citizens who are uncovered under the National Old Age Pension Scheme(NOAPS) .