Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, Jul 31:
Noting that the food rations under AAY meant for BPL families of Chandel district has not been released/distributed for this year, a emorandum signed jointly by the executives of LKK, Tarao, TTBR, ALT, STS, MSU, CSU, KSO Chandel and NSUC was submitted Food and Civil Supplies Minister today.
Moreover, SK Oil meant for the district has not been released/distributed since May this year.
The memorandum also urged to fill up immediately the vacant posts of District Civil Supply Officer (DCSO), Additional Director and Inspector of FCS, Chandel.
Disclosing that the people of the district have been enduring severe hardships due to the failure of the FCS Department, it urged the Minister concerned to the release/distribute the ration items and SK Oil by August 4.It further warned of indefinite agitation if the their demands are not met by the deadline set.