NEW DELHI: Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Wednesday said some states like West Bengal and Bihar are lagging behind in distribution of free ration under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and they should be more “sensitive” towards the poor during this COVID-19 crisis and take proactive measures.
“We have no problem in providing foodgrains to states. When it is being given free, I don’t understand what is the problem with states in distribution. We are taking this issue seriously,” Paswan said at a digital press conference.
Several letters have been written to laggard states and even spoken to chief ministers and food ministers of those states, he claimed. “Despite all efforts, they are not taking any action. They should be more sensitive towards the poor in this crisis and take proactive steps.” (AGENCIES)
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