Chandigarh, September 17
The Union Government has lauded the efforts of the Punjab Government to improve the procurement system in the state and strengthening the nation’s food security.
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan, in a letter to Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, has conveyed the appreciation of the Union Government and acknowledged the recent steps taken by the state government for bringing transparency in the procurement process.
Paswan also assured the Chief Minister that he was getting issues raised by Punjab examined by his Ministry and by the Food Corporation of India. The issues related to relaxation from mandatory moisture gain realised on the storage of wheat stored for the purpose of the National Food Security Act, cost of gunny bags and interest charge payable by the Union Government. — TNS
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