Inspection at ration depots in Nawanshahr
Member of the Punjab State Food Commission Vijay Dutt today conducted a surprise inspection of various government ration depots in Nawanshahr district. The purpose was to review the ongoing welfare schemes under the National Food Security Act.
Vijay Dutt checked the government ration depots in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Mohalla Shanti Nagar, Valmiki Mohalla, Mohalla Chopra, Saloh Road and Nawashahr City. During the visit, he interacted with the beneficiaries who had come to collect their ration and provided them with information about their rights. The officials concerned were also present during the inspection.
Dutt stated that the government was distributing wheat under a three-month plan from January to March. According to data, around 80-82% of wheat has already been distributed in the district. "Additionally, the introduction of biometric machines and electronic weighing machines in all government ration depots has enhanced transparency in the ration distribution process, providing relief to the public," he stated.
Vijay Dutt further said he conducted surprise visits regularly and if any negligence was found in welfare schemes, the commission would take strict action against the responsible parties. Datt also conveyed a message through the media that any beneficiary who has not yet collected their wheat can visit their ration depot to collect it.
Dutt also instructed the display of the Punjab State Food Commission helpline number (9876764545) at all government ration depots in the district. He stated that if any beneficiary had any complaints related to the National Food Security Act schemes, they can register their complaints through this helpline number
