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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Over 81L ration-card holding families to get 3 mnths' worth of rice at ‘Rice Festival'
Raipur: Chhattisgarh govt will organize 'Chawal Utsav' (Rice Festival) from June 1 to June 7 and during the week-long event, over 81 lakh ration card-holding families will receive three months' worth of rice — for June, July, and Aug — in one go. The initiative, led by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection, aims to streamline food distribution and enhance accessibility, particularly in remote and rural areas, ahead of the monsoon season. To facilitate this mega distribution, state govt has already allotted rice to 13,928 fair price shops across the state. These shops are currently stocking up rice to ensure uninterrupted and timely distribution during the Rice Festival. Officials confirmed that storage operations are in full swing. In anticipation of monsoon-related inaccessibility, the govt has made special preparations for 249 fair price shops that typically become unreachable during the rainy season. These shops will receive advance storage of rice within June itself to maintain consistent supply through the monsoon. As per departmental instructions, every shop will publicly display distribution information, and e-PoS machines will be used to ensure biometric authentication of beneficiaries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutora: bolsas nos olhos sem cirurgia (em qualquer idade) Revista Saúde & Beleza Saiba Mais Undo A printed receipt will be mandatorily provided to every recipient, ensuring transparency and accountability. All district collectors have been instructed to conduct wide publicity campaigns to ensure that no eligible beneficiary misses the distribution. The rice distribution will also be carried out under the supervision of shop-level monitoring committees, further strengthening the checks and balances. High-Level Preparations Reviewed On May 28, Food Secretary Reena Babasaheb Kangale chaired a video conference with all district collectors, food officers, and Chhattisgarh State Civil Supplies Corporation managers to review preparations. She emphasized the importance of timely storage and the effective use of technology to maintain transparency, accountability, and convenience for beneficiaries. The meeting also saw the participation of Kiran Kaushal, Managing Director of the Civil Supplies Corporation, and Ramesh Sharma, Director of the Food Department, along with key officials from all districts. GFX RICE FESTIVAL Starts from June 1 Ends on June 7 Aim of initiative To streamline food distribution and enhance accessibility, in remote and rural areas, ahead of monsoon season Preparations by State govt Allotted rice to 13,928 fair price shops across the state Special preparations for 249 fair price shops These shops will receive advance storage of rice within June itself to maintain consistent supply through the monsoon Every shop will publicly display distribution information, and e-PoS machines will be used to ensure biometric authentication of beneficiaries A printed receipt to be given to every recipient Raipur: Chhattisgarh govt will organize 'Chawal Utsav' (Rice Festival) from June 1 to June 7 and during the week-long event, over 81 lakh ration card-holding families will receive three months' worth of rice — for June, July, and Aug — in one go. The initiative, led by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection, aims to streamline food distribution and enhance accessibility, particularly in remote and rural areas, ahead of the monsoon season. To facilitate this mega distribution, state govt has already allotted rice to 13,928 fair price shops across the state. These shops are currently stocking up rice to ensure uninterrupted and timely distribution during the Rice Festival. Officials confirmed that storage operations are in full swing. In anticipation of monsoon-related inaccessibility, the govt has made special preparations for 249 fair price shops that typically become unreachable during the rainy season. These shops will receive advance storage of rice within June itself to maintain consistent supply through the monsoon. As per departmental instructions, every shop will publicly display distribution information, and e-PoS machines will be used to ensure biometric authentication of beneficiaries. A printed receipt will be mandatorily provided to every recipient, ensuring transparency and accountability. All district collectors have been instructed to conduct wide publicity campaigns to ensure that no eligible beneficiary misses the distribution. The rice distribution will also be carried out under the supervision of shop-level monitoring committees, further strengthening the checks and balances. High-Level Preparations Reviewed On May 28, Food Secretary Reena Babasaheb Kangale chaired a video conference with all district collectors, food officers, and Chhattisgarh State Civil Supplies Corporation managers to review preparations. She emphasized the importance of timely storage and the effective use of technology to maintain transparency, accountability, and convenience for beneficiaries. The meeting also saw the participation of Kiran Kaushal, Managing Director of the Civil Supplies Corporation, and Ramesh Sharma, Director of the Food Department, along with key officials from all districts. GFX RICE FESTIVAL Starts from June 1 Ends on June 7 Aim of initiative To streamline food distribution and enhance accessibility, in remote and rural areas, ahead of monsoon season Preparations by State govt Allotted rice to 13,928 fair price shops across the state Special preparations for 249 fair price shops These shops will receive advance storage of rice within June itself to maintain consistent supply through the monsoon Every shop will publicly display distribution information, and e-PoS machines will be used to ensure biometric authentication of beneficiaries A printed receipt to be given to every recipient
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The city of Walterboro celebrates the 50th annual Rice Festival
COLLENTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–The 50th annual Colleton County rice festival is happening in downtown Walterboro. The weeklong event is expected to bring in thousands of people from across the Lowcountry to enjoy food and fun. The festival's core takes place Friday and Saturday, and attendees told News 2 they feel the energy and excitement of the family-friendly event. 'I love how people get together to learn more about each other and have that interaction between each other and enjoy everyone's company and spirit,' said Rene Sime, a visitor. Nearly 20,000 visitors will stroll down South Memorial Avenue and visit the hundreds of vendors by the end of Sunday, eating delicious food, browsing jewelry and clothing, riding attractions, and even enjoying face painting. Officials added raffles and lounge areas for all ages to enjoy this year. One vendor told News 2 that it had always been her dream to share special treats with her community. 'I always wanted to come out. I came out last year not as a vendor, but I always wanted to come here to be a vendor, so I'm thankful I got the opportunity to come out this year,' said Shakema Simmons,' owner of Kema Cookies and Creations LLC. Along with the many vendors that count on visitors to invest in their businesses at the festival. One local high school band says support from the festival is vital because every dollar received from the event goes towards the students who may not be able to participate in activities because of financial hardships. 'We're raising funds to help fund the high school band throughout the year, specifically for the marching season for winter and garden season that we just finished. These funds all go back to the kids to help them with the yearly expenses,' said Shelby Padgett, affiliate with the Colleton County High School Band of Blue. News 2 reached out to the board of the Rice Festival to comment on what they hope attendees take from the event, and they gave us a statement saying 'We take pride in our community, and we do this to bring everyone together. And to shine a positive light on Walterboro, we want to ensure we can bring family and friends together to celebrate in a fun, safe atmosphere.' The festival is open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. this weekend, and on Saturday, attendees will enjoy a parade and fireworks show. People of all ages are welcome to attend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
