MLA writes to CAF&PD Minister on PDS rice
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2024:
MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan has sought immediate attention of CAF&PD Minister L Susindro to the non-release of PDS rice for a prolonged period.
In a letter addressed to the CAF&PD Minister, the Kshetrigao AC MLA said that the people of his Constituency have not received their entitled rice quota under the Public Distribution System (PDS) as mandated by the National Food Security Act (NFSA) from November 2023 to March 2024 .
This prolonged discontinuation has adversely affected the food security and nutritional wellbeing of a large number of people, many of whom rely heavily on the PDS for their daily sustenance, the MLA pointed out.
The NFSA was enacted with the noble objective of ensuring food security for all citizens, particularly the vulnerable sections of the society.
The non-release of the rice quota not only undermines this objective but also puts at risk the nutritional health and food security of the people, Noorul Hassan said.
"Given the gravity of the situation and its potential repercussions on the wellbeing of my constituency, I respectfully urge your esteemed office to take immediate steps to rectify this anomaly," said the MLA.
"It is imperative that we work together to ensure the timely and uninterrupted distribution of the PDS entitlements to uphold the spirit of NFSA and safeguard the interests of the needy and vulnerable in our society", the MLA wrote to the CAF&PD Minister.
MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan has also written similar letters to the District Supply Officer, Imphal East and the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East on the same issue.