EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 8: Amidst the lockdown imposed to combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Food Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs, Jammu, has plunged into massive distribution of essentials besides undertaking delivery of masks, sanitizers and free ration to stranded labour and daily wagers.
Giving a detailed break up about these activities, the department has informed that the department has distributed about 95.14 per cent of Advance Ration for the month of April and May, 2020 among the rationees in Jammu till date. Out of 538348.61 qtl of foodgrains, 513986.93 qtl has been lifted from FCI and 512188.63 qtl stands distributed among the beneficiaries.
Likewise, about 98.84 per cent of rice has been distribution under PMGKAY for the month of April, 2020 among each soul of AAY, PHH and BPL categories @ 5KG per month. Out of 157884.30 qtl of rice, 157651.50 qtl has been lifted from FCI and 156052.35 qtl stands distributed among the beneficiaries. Also, 29.14 % of rice has been distributed under PMGKAY for the month of May and June, 2020 to each soul of AAY, PHH and BPL Categories @ 5KG per month. Out of 315768.60 qtl of rice, 173941.98 qtl has been lifted from FCI and 92000.53 qtl stands distributed among the beneficiaries.
Meanwhile, the department has distributed about 98.58 per cent of pulses (Gram Channa) under PMGKAY for April among beneficiaries of AAY, PHH and BPL Categories @ 1KG per month. Out of total allocation of 7749.15 qtl of pulses, 7746.91 qtl has been received from NAFED and 7665.85 qtl stands distributed among the beneficiaries. Besides, about 22.01 per cent pulses (Gram Channa) have been distributed under PMGKAY among the beneficiaries of AAY, PHH and BPL Categories @ 1KG per month for May, 2020. Out of total allocation of 7749.15 qtl of Pulses, 5250.37 qtl has been received from NAFED and 1232.44 qtl stands distributed among the beneficiaries. |
