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DC Soreng Welcomes Central Team to Review DFPD Programmes
Soreng, July 3 (IPR):
The District Collector Soreng Mr Dhiraj Subedi welcomed the Central Team comprising of Under Secretary (NFSA) Mr Saurabh Omar and Assistant Section Officer (AC) Mr Ankit Kumar, who are in the district to review the functioning of Department Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) programmes in Soreng, an Aspirational District.
The DC and the visiting team had interaction, where the DC apprised about the district’s progress through Aspirational District programmes. The team then, apprised about the operational details of the Fair Price Shops (FPS), Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (MPCS) and Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) in the district. The DC also touched upon the Common Service Centre, highlighting its role in providing service to the public.
Addressing the concern, the team enquired about the internet connectivity and network issues faced in the district, stating it is a vital aspect of smooth programme implementation. Further, the meeting discussed about the functionality and effectiveness of the FPS machines. In addition to food security initiatives, the meeting also discussed about the rice fortification and its benefits.
Additionally, the meeting also covered other ongoing development projects within the district.
Also present during the meeting were DCSO (Soreng) and Nodal Officer Mr JM Subba, Manager FCI (Divisional Office Gangtok) Mr G Barman and Incharge Food Godown (Kaluk) Mr CM Limboo.
Following the meeting, the Central Team accompanied by DCSO (Soreng) and Nodal Officer Mr JM Subba, Manager FCI (Divisional Office Gangtok) Mr G Barman and Incharge Food Godown (Kaluk) Mr CM Limboo, AD and Incharge Food Godown (Soreng) Mr Dudhyant Dhital, Incharge Food Godown (Sombaria) Mr Bhakta Pradhan and Inspector Mr RB Subba made a visit to five Fair Price Shop (FPS) under Chumbung Block, an Aspirational Block of Soreng district.
During the visit, the Central Team engaged in detailed interaction with the Fair Price Shop (FPS) owners and beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). The team also interacted with Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) beneficiaries, as per the guidelines of National Food Security Act (NFSA).
Thereafter, the team also toured the Food Godown located in Soreng.
The District Collector Soreng Mr Dhiraj Subedi welcomed the Central Team comprising of Under Secretary (NFSA) Mr Saurabh Omar and Assistant Section Officer (AC) Mr Ankit Kumar, who are in the district to review the functioning of Department Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) programmes in Soreng, an Aspirational District.
The DC and the visiting team had interaction, where the DC apprised about the district’s progress through Aspirational District programmes. The team then, apprised about the operational details of the Fair Price Shops (FPS), Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (MPCS) and Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) in the district. The DC also touched upon the Common Service Centre, highlighting its role in providing service to the public.
Addressing the concern, the team enquired about the internet connectivity and network issues faced in the district, stating it is a vital aspect of smooth programme implementation. Further, the meeting discussed about the functionality and effectiveness of the FPS machines. In addition to food security initiatives, the meeting also discussed about the rice fortification and its benefits.
Additionally, the meeting also covered other ongoing development projects within the district.
Also present during the meeting were DCSO (Soreng) and Nodal Officer Mr JM Subba, Manager FCI (Divisional Office Gangtok) Mr G Barman and Incharge Food Godown (Kaluk) Mr CM Limboo.
Following the meeting, the Central Team accompanied by DCSO (Soreng) and Nodal Officer Mr JM Subba, Manager FCI (Divisional Office Gangtok) Mr G Barman and Incharge Food Godown (Kaluk) Mr CM Limboo, AD and Incharge Food Godown (Soreng) Mr Dudhyant Dhital, Incharge Food Godown (Sombaria) Mr Bhakta Pradhan and Inspector Mr RB Subba made a visit to five Fair Price Shop (FPS) under Chumbung Block, an Aspirational Block of Soreng district.
During the visit, the Central Team engaged in detailed interaction with the Fair Price Shop (FPS) owners and beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). The team also interacted with Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) beneficiaries, as per the guidelines of National Food Security Act (NFSA).
Thereafter, the team also toured the Food Godown located in Soreng.