Adequate stock of essentials dumped in distt for winters |
KARGIL OCTOBER 23:- Minister
for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Information
Department Chowdhary Zulfikar Ali reviewed the functioning of FCS&CA, Legal
Metrology Department, Information and Public Relations in a meeting here at a
Conference Hall in Baroo.
Chairman Legislative Council Haji Anayat Ali, Chief Executive Councillor
Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, Executive Councillor FCS & CA Tenzin Sonam,
Executive Councillor Education and Power Advocate Muhammad Amir, Deputy
Commissioner Kargil Haji Gulzar Hussain, Director FCS & CA Nissar Ahmad
Wani besides officers of the administration were present in the meeting.
The Minister was apprised with the stock situation in the district. He
was informed that adequate stock of essentials including rice, wheat and key
construction material has been dumped in various stores for the forthcoming
winter season.
The meeting was informed that against the total requirement of 71000
quintals of rice 60000 quintals have been stored on various locations while as
against the total requirement of 36000 quintals full quantity of flour has
already been dumped in the district. It was also revealed that sufficient LPG
gas, Kerosene oil stock has also been ensured. The meeting further informed
that around 90% of essential commodities and other key materials have been
dumped in the district for coming winter.
Responding to the demand projected for provision of sugar quota to the
district, the Minister assured that requisite steps in this regard would be
taken soon.
Meanwhile the Minister announced opening up of a full-size FCS& CA
store at Kargil with a capacity of 5000 metric ton storage. He said the store
once opened shall cater to the ration requirements of people in the district
throughout the year. The concerned were also directed for regularization of 149
internal adjustment stores in the district.
The Minister hailed the efforts of the officers of the department for
ensuring 100% ration distribution in the district.
Responding
to the demand for inclusion of 6000 identified souls under PHH, the Minister
announced to include 2000 souls under PHH and said that possibilities shall be
explored to include yet another 3000 souls under this category.
The Minister also directed the oil companies to dump oil for winter
stocking in next three days. Underlining the need for
rationalization in the provision of gas connections to consumers the Minister
directed the oil companies to furnish details of single and multiple connections
and also directed the DC Kargil to verify connection details and ensure that
every household gets due share in the provision of gas connection.
He also directed the officers of Forest Department to ensure the dumping
of firewood within a week’s time.
During the visit of the district, the Minister also inspected the Food
Corporation of India godown at Kurbathang, along with several ration stores.
Several public delegations met the Minister and apprised him about their
issues and grievances. The Minister assured the delegations that all their
genuine demands would be considered on priority and steps for fulfillment would
be taken in due course of time.
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