Advance ration distribution starts in Ganderbal

DC inspects various ration stores, checks availability

GANDERBAL, MARCH 29(PTK): In view of total lockdown as a move to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 outbreak, the District Administration today started the process of advance two months’ ration distribution in the district. The advance ration for the month of April and May will be distributed among the beneficiaries.

Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today visited several ration stores in the district to have a first-hand appraisal about the process of distribution and availability of rations in these stores. The ADC Ganderbal Farooq Ahmad Baba was also present.

During inspection the DC urged the FCS&CA officials to ensure uninterrupted supplies and deliveries of essential services to the general public of the district under strict safety protocol and guidelines.

It was informed that sufficient stock of essential commodities like rice, atta, K-oil, and LPG is available in the district and process of advance ration distribution among the beneficiaries will be completed within the shortest possible time so that the people do not suffer.

While interacting with the beneficiaries there the DC said that District administration Ganderbal has framed a comprehensive plan for smooth distribution of advance two-month ration in the district so that public gatherings are avoided and expressed gratitude of the people for observing total lockdown as a move to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 outbreak
Meanwhile DC also distributed free ration kits to various poor, needy and destitute families and migrant laborers at Block Office Kangan.

Important to mention that free ration will be distributed among as many as three thousand poor families and about 426 migrant laborers who are presently residing in the district.(PTK)