National Food Security Act implemented in Manipur

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Monday declared that the National Food Security Act has been implemented in the State.

Mr. Singh also appealed the people to extend cooperation to the State government regarding the Act’s successful implementation in Manipur, a government release said.

Mr. Singh made the announcement at a function organised by the Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution department at Sangaiprou Godown, the release said.

The Act would lay stress on those possessing Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cards.

As per the Act, 11,796 metric tonnes of rice for April was released and one kg of rice would be made available at Rs.3 per kg to the beneficiaries, the release said.

AAY card holders can avail 35 kg of rice per a month. The scheme would cover 87 per cent of the population.

The Chief Minister said efforts were on to cover the whole population within June this year under the Act, the release added. - PTI