BJP tells Union Minister about problems in PDS

Dimapur, April 15 (MExN): Nagaland BJP today met Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan at Police Guest House, Chumukedima and apprised him of the state of affairs in the food and Public Distribution System (PDS) sector in the State. State BJP President Visasolie Lhoungu highlighted the plight of the people, especially in remote corners where accessibility is a huge problem, according to a release from BJP General Secretary (Media). Electricity and road connectivity as well as poor telecommunications were the main hurdles to delivering the PDS benefits, the BJP President added. The necessity of district FCI godowns was also highlighted and a representation in this connection was submitted by the State BJP.

  Meanwhile, Ram Vilas Paswan noted that while the rest of the country had effectually implemented the revamped PDS system, Nagaland was lagging behind, leading him to tour the state. He revealed that the Chief Minister has assured to bring into effect the reduced rate of rice and wheat under both the Antodhya and BPL scheme from June 1 in Dimapur and Kohima and from July 1 in the rest of the state, the release said. On the infrastructural aspect, particularly road conditions and district godowns, the Union Minister assured to look into them as well.