DC Kiphire, T Wati Aier addressing the celebration of Anna Yojana & Public Distribution System at DC's Conference Hall, Kiphire on April 27. (DIPR Photo)
Kiphire, April 27 (MExN): Celebration of Anna Yojana & Public Distribution System under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, organised by the Department of Food & Civil Supplies, Kiphire, was conducted on April 27 at DC's Conference Hall, Kiphire.
Addressing the gathering as the special guest, Deputy Commissioner Kiphire, T Wati Aier, said that under Anna Yojana, Food & Civil Supplies Department is distributing per person 5 kgs of rice with dal and jana free of cost. Wati urged the department to distribute equally and to reach out to the village level for public benefit, and added that PMGAY scheme will end by September 2022.
The DC also mentioned that Kiphire being an Aspirational District, many schemes under various departments are developing the district. Wati urged the gathering to maintain COVID-19 precautionary measures for safety.
Lesithrong angtam in his short speech conveyed a message of acknowledgement to the government of India for providing free of rice and other things through this scheme.
Earlier, the special guest released a brochure while a brief report on PM-GKAY was presented by Assistant Director, F&CS, E Pangjei Konyak. Testimonial remarks were also shared by two beneficiaries under NFSA ration card holder. The programme was chaired by Sr Inspector F&CS, Y Renthungo Humtsoe.
