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3cr beneficiaries to get 3-mth advance ration before monsoon: State

Ranchi: The state department of food, public distribution and consumer affairs will provide ration for June to August to over 2.88 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) from June 1 before monsoon, food and civil supplies minister Irfan Ansari said on announcement came after Ansari held a meeting with department officials and the stakeholders and directed them to strengthen the supply chain network. "The move shows the state govt's sensitivity towards poor to save them from hassles in collecting ration in places which get disconnected during flood like situation," Ansari said."Districts have been instructed to ensure that there is no negligence in the distribution. I will monitor the distribution activities and strict action will be taken against negligent officials," the minister added. "The department is fully prepared to tackle any disaster during the monsoon season," Ansari The state department of food, public distribution and consumer affairs will provide ration for June to August to over 2.88 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) from June 1 before monsoon, food and civil supplies minister Irfan Ansari said on announcement came after Ansari held a meeting with department officials and the stakeholders and directed them to strengthen the supply chain network. "The move shows the state govt's sensitivity towards poor to save them from hassles in collecting ration in places which get disconnected during flood like situation," Ansari said."Districts have been instructed to ensure that there is no negligence in the distribution. I will monitor the distribution activities and strict action will be taken against negligent officials," the minister added. "The department is fully prepared to tackle any disaster during the monsoon season," Ansari added.