Considering women more sensible for development of villages, Chief Secretary Rajbala Verma asked officials to sanction PDS shops to Sakhi Mandals in naxal affected focus areas. The CS, while reviewing the Food and PDS department works here on Friday, also asked to ensure supply of food grains in the naxal affected areas. She also warned officials of action if they are found not adhering to the orders.
The CS asked to ensure picking up of the food grains of the State in time so that beneficiaries get the supplies under Food Security Scheme timely. She asked DSOs through video conferencing for picking up of the food grains by August 15 and prepare the godown related plan also.
Talking about Prime Minister’s Ujjwala Yojna she asked for review of whether the gas connections were being used by the beneficiaries. She instructed to establish coordination with gas supply agencies so that delivery points could be marked in the rural areas and monthly supply plan could be made. Verma also asked to get data from gas suppliers and review as to how many beneficiaries have gone for refilling their cylinders first and second times.
The CS also asked to launch a special drive to ensure that the domestic lPG is not used for commercial purposes. She asked to ensure payment of dues to the farmers who have sold their paddy to the government. Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Secretary Vinay Kumar Chaubey alongwith other senior officers were present in the meeting.