Noklak, April 21 (MExN): Celebration of ‘Anna Yojana & Public Distribution System’ under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ was organized by the Food & Civil Supplies Department at DC’s Conference Hall Noklak on April 21.
Speaking on the occasion as special guest, Deputy Commissioner Noklak Hiazu Meru said Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is an additional allocation of food grains to all the beneficiaries covered under the Targeted Public Distribution System free of cost. DC mentioned that the scheme is a pro-poor initiative and taken up as a part of the economic response to COVID-19 to ameliorate the hardships faced by the poor due to economic disruption caused by the coronavirus. It provides additional food grains of 5 Kgs per person per month, DC added.
Meru said as ‘Anna Yojana& Public Distribution System’ was celebrated under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ the success stories of our great nation, all the beneficiaries were urged to give full support and cooperation to the government. Meru also released a brochure during the occasion.
Sr. Inspector of Supplies, Noklak Metsisieto Zhasa in his keynote address, mentioned that 5 Phase of PMGKAY has been successfully implemented in the district. He also informed that PMGKAY Phase -VI has been flagged off which is from April to September 2022.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, Mucham, Musho, Pukho, and Newkai expressed their gratitude to the Government and Food & Civil Supplies Department for their timely distribution and expressed that they are fully satisfied with the Public Distribution System in the district.
Meanwhile, the programme was chaired by Inspector of Supplies Noklak, Okey Khiamniungan.
Wokha: In Wokha, the celebration of ‘Anna Yojana and Public Distribution System’ was held with ADC, Wokha T Lamkonsen Tsanglao as the special guest at Tiyi hall, Wokha on April 21.
Addressing the gathering, the ADC stated that in Wokha district PMGKY has immensely benefited 18756 card holders with a population 59827. He lauded the FPS owners and village council for providing the relief materials to the beneficiaries on time and also appealed them to judiciously distribute and make sure that people get their due share.
Beneficiaries who also spoke during the function expressed gratitude to the central government, State government and F&CS for providing relief material during this trying time.
