Department issues exact amount according to NFSA card holders: official

Imphal, July 8: Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (CA & FPD) appeals to the people of state to initiate enquiry of National Food Security Act about not getting their allocated ration or cards, and should lodge formal complaints to nearby Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) or District Grievance Redressal Officers in the respective districts in Manipur.
During the interaction program with media persons organised by DIPR, official of the CAF and PD said that the department has made available the actual allocated amount of ration to all the respective fair price shops of the state however if any consumer are not getting the actual amount of ration then they should complain to GRM.
The officials further added that card holders should not be complacent or be satisfied with whatever amount they allotted by the fair price shops. The card holders should demand their rightful share of the ration under the scheme.
They further said that the department is currently focussing on proper implementation of NFSA in the state. To achieve the potential and objective of NFSA which was launched in the state by Chief Minister O Ibobi on April 25, all stakeholders need to be sincere in carrying out their roles. Fair price shops agents and transport contractors must be sincere.