After the directions of Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil, the UT Administration has swung into action to effectively implement UPA’s flagship Food Security Act.
KK Sharma, Adviser to UT Administrator on Friday convened a meeting to check the preparedness for the smooth implementation of the Food Security Act in the union territory of Chandigarh. UT Home Secretary Anil Kumar, UT Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Shayin, Chandigarh Housing Board Chairman Satya Gopal and other officials were present in the meeting held in UT Secretariat. UT Administrator Shivraj Patil had on September 23 directed the officials to make necessary arrangements before the Act was introduced in the city.
Based on National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) Consumption Expenditure Survey data for 2011-12, the Planning Commission has estimated that 38.54% of the rural population of Chandigarh and 47.26% urban population will get covered under the Food Security Act. About 5 lakh people in the city are likely to become entitled to subsidised food under the Food Security Act.