Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 13: Minister for Consumers Affairs & Public Distribution, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali has directed the field functionaries of the department to open all sale outlets and fair price shops to ensure distribution of rations.
Chairing a meeting of CA&PD to review the stock and supply position of essential commodities in Kashmir, the Minister said strict action will be taken against the storekeepers, fair-price shop dealers and concerned Tehsil Supply Officers failing to report on duty.
Directing the concerned for lifting remaining stock of food-grains from Food Corporation of India (FCI) forthwith for distribution at the sale outlets, the Minister asked the Director, CA&PD Kashmir to coordinate with FCI authorities and ensure that the Godowns and PEGs are functional with immediate effect.
Urging upon the people for extending cooperation to the CA&PD functionaries during distribution of food-grains, the Minister appealed the people that the vehicles carrying food-grains and other essential commodities should be allowed to move to reach their destinations. He asked the field staff to coordinate with the Mohalla and Masjid Committees and seek their assistance during distribution of rations.
Directing Director, CA&PD for keeping close liaison with the Divisional and District Administration with regard to ensuring availability of essential items and LPG Cylinders in the Valley, the Minister said the petrol pumps should also remain open for the convenience of people.
Reviewing the stock and supply position of essential commodities for Ladakh region, the Minister directed the concerned for dumping sufficient stock of food grains and petroleum products.
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