Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 4 : Minister for Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today convened a meeting with district administration to review the progress made in the implementation of National Food Security Act (NFSA) in district Jammu.
Secretary CA&PD Depart-ment Shafiq Ahmed Raina, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Simrandeep Singh and Director CA&PD Jammu G S Chib were present in the meeting.
During the meeting, the DC informed the Minister about the progress made in the implementation of NFSA in the district. He also presented before the Minister, latest report on the status of fidelity check of the beneficiary data collected with regard to NFSA and status of distribution of ration cards to the consumers.
Speaking on the occasion, Zulfkar directed the district administration and CA&PD Department to distribute error free ration cards to the consumers at the earliest. Tehsil Level Committees were directed to work efficiently so that accuracy certificates would be given for further process.
Deputy Commissioner also raised various issues pertaining to introduction of new features in the software to check redundant data. The Minister directed the NIC authorities to redress the issues raised by the district administration for smooth implementation of NFSA. He also asked the NIC to establish supply chain management by July 15th.
The Minister also reviewed the recently launched Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme (MMSFES) and directed the officers to ensure that benefit reach the beneficiaries.
Stressing on GPS tracking system to monitor the movement of trucks on real time basis, the Minister said that from July 10 onwards, only GPS enabled trucks will be allowed to transport food grains and Kerosene oil to their destinations.
Taking cognizance of complaints regarding home delivery system of LPG in Jammu, the Minister directed the DC to closely monitor it on regular basis. He also asked to curb the practice of point delivery system in urban areas. In rural areas, concerned SDM will identify a safe place for point delivery system, he added.
Speaking on the issue of pilferage of food grains, Zulfkar asked the SDMs and Tehsildars for regular checking of fair price shops and also asked them to recommend for the cancellation of fair price shops found indulging in malpractices.
While enquiring about the status of recently launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna from representatives of oil companies, the Minister asked them to involve district administration during the awareness camps so that the genuine beneficiaries get the free LPG connection. He asked the DC to hold such camps where real beneficiaries can be identified for the purpose.
Deputy Commissioner was asked to put in place an effective monitoring mechanism at the district level and conduct surprise checks to ensure that no compromise is made in the PDS. The Minister exhorted upon the officers to work with dedication and sincerity for the benefit of the people of the state.
Among others, Assistant Development Commissioner Jammu, Rifat Kohli,Joint Director CAPD, Joint Controller LMD, SDMs, General Manager FCI, Deputy Director CA&PD Jammu, Tehsildars, representatives of oil companies, Assistant Directors CA&PD, concerned officers were present in the meeting.
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