Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said that the implementation of the National Food Security Act will ensure that every person in then nation gets food. He said this while addressing party workers at a workshop held on the Act in Rudrapur.
BJP activists protested on the occasion flashing black flags in front of the CM. The police arrested some BJP members. The CM said that 61.94 lakh people in the State will benefit from the scheme. He exhorted the party workers to facilitate publicity of the scheme at their level so that all the intended beneficiaries of the scheme are able to access the benefit. Referring to the recent disaster in the State, the CM said that Central Government is providing all necessary assistance to the State for the damages and reconstruction works. In spite of the disaster, the financial condition of the State is satisfactory, he added.
Bahuguna announced Rs eight crore for the medical college being constructed in Rudrapur and also spoke of the various measures being taken by the government for the disaster affected areas and people. Union minister for Water Resources, Harish Rawat said that the people of Uttarakhand will benefit from the consolidated efforts of the Central and State Governments. Speaking about the food security scheme, he said that more than 85 crore people across the nation will benefit from this scheme. Rawat congratulated the State Government for swiftly implementing this scheme after its launch. State Disaster Management minister and PCC chief Yashpal Arya also spoke on the occasion.