Womenfolk of Tentha urge for efficient distribution of PMGKAY, NFSA rice
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, June 21 2024:
Womenfolk of Tentha in Thoubal district on behalf of the locals sought the immediate attention of the relevant authorities of the Government to streamline the distribution office under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and National Food Security Act (NFSA).
Alleging that the beneficiaries of Tentha have not received their rice share under PMGKAY and NFSA for the past few months, the womenfolk urged the Government to look into the matter and distribute the rice of the pending months at the earliest.
Addressing media persons during a press meet held at Thoubal District Mini Secretariat Complex today, meira paibi leader Moirangthem Sanatombi said that the beneficiaries of Tentha have not received their due share of rice under PMGKAY and NFSA since the month of December last year apart from April month this year.
She further informed that the meira paibi members came to meet the District Supply Officer Thoubal to highlight this grave issue but are unable to do so since the officer didn't come to office today.
Considering the challenges faced by the poor and needy households amid the ongoing ethnic crisis in the State, she urged the Chief Minister to look into the matter and take up strict measures to ensure that the rightful beneficiaries are not deprived of their due share of rice.