The much talked about food security Ordinance was launched in Udham Singh Nagar on Friday.
The Education Minister Mantri Prashad Naithani, launched this food security scheme by distributing food grain packets among a few beneficiaries in Udham Singh Nagar.
Describing the food security ordinance as a historic decision taken by the Centre, on the occasion of the launch of the same scheme, Naithani expressed hope that now every person would be able to get adequate food grains under this food security scheme. Both the Government of India and Uttarakhand Government have launched this food security scheme keeping in view requirements of the poor people. More importantly, people from all sections of the society will be benefitted under this scheme, he added.
Now after implementation of this food security scheme over 62 lakh people will be benefitted in the state and out of 16,43000 population of Udham Singh Nagar about 10,10000 people have been identified under this scheme, he informed.
Among others senior Congress leader Tilakraj Behar, Chairman of the KMVN, Kiran Mandal, public representatives and officials from the Udham Singh Nagar district administration were also present on this occasion.
It may be recalled that some of the district of the Kumaon division including Nainital had implemented this food security scheme on September 2.