Samba admin distributes free ration under PM-GKAY, 1.58 lakh benefited: DC Anuradha

Jammu, May 14 (UNI) Deputy Commissioner, Samba, Anuradha Gupta on Friday said that the distribution of food grains have started under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yogana (PM-GKAY), which is aimed at providing free additional 5 kg food grain per month to beneficiaries covered under National Food Security Act over and above their monthly entitlement for two months, May and June.
The DC also said that under the PM-GKAY scheme, 1.58 lakh beneficiaries will be benefited in the district through 125 government sale depots.
While elaborating on the steps taken by Department of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affair, Assistant Director Mukhter Ahmed said there are 41 thousand Ration card holders in Samba district who will be provided 5 kg food grains additional through government sale depots.
He also said the standing instructions regarding covid-19 SOPs are being strictly followed at each sale depot.
TSO’s, ration dealers and staff of FCS&CA have been strictly advised to follow covid-19 appropriate behaviour and marking proper demarcation of standing positions at the distributions outlets.
“Migrant population can also avail the benefits of the scheme through ‘one nation one ration card’ he added.