To ensure cent per cent compliance of directives issued by the Chhattisgarh Government regarding food security of people belonging to weaker sections, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of district panchayat Ritesh Agrawal recently held a meeting of Janpad Panchayat CEOs here.
Chairing the meeting of CEOs from Janpad Panchayat Chura, Gariaband, Fingeshwar, Mainpur and Deobhogh, Agrawal gave specific directives to ensure availability of one quintal rice at every village panchayat so that 5 kg rice could be provided to needy person.
Moreover, Agrawal also instructed officials to ensure proper storage of rice stock.
Meanwhile, the official said that if situation of providing rice to any needy person appears at the village panchayat, 5 kg rice will be provided to the person after verification either conducted by Sarpanch, Deputy Sarpanch or Ward Panch.
The CEO also suggested officials to make sure endorsement of the government’s decision through proclamation and meeting at gram sabha-level.
Notably, in the interest of people belonging to economically very weaker sections, the State government has directed to ensure availability of sufficient food stock by storing one quintal rice in every village panchayat.
In order to maintain the quality of stored rice stock, it must be exchanged on time with the stock of PDS outlet, suggested the officer.