A training programme on identification of PDS beneficiaries on the basis of the National Food Security Act norms was organised here on Friday.
The identification process would begin from January 28 across the State. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Sanjay Dasburma inaugurated the programme in which Sub-Collectors, Supply Officers and Chief District Instructors attended, an official release informed. The process would begin at gram panchayat level under all blocks and at ward level in urban areas and is scheduled to be completed by August 15.
Each of blocks and urban areas would be divided into four divisions and applications would be invited from all deserving families. The families so selected would be given new ration, which would be effective from September 1. Minister Burma asked the officials to complete the identification work within the stipulated period.
Among others FS and CW Secretary Madhusudan Padhi, World Food Programme State Project Officer Himansu Bal, and Joint Secretary Subhakant Mishra were present.