Sunday, August 12, 2012

Centre grants free rice for KBK BPL

The Pioneer, Aug 12, 2012

The Union Planning Commission has approved the State Government’s proposal for implementation of free distribution of rice to BPL families under emergency food programme in eight KBK districts. The programme would be operational for nine months up to March, 2013 with retrospective effect from July last.
According to official sources, an estimated 2 lakh BPL beneficiaries coverning Koraput, Rayagada, Nawarangpur, Malkangiri, Balangir, Sonepur, Nuapada and Kalahandi districts would be benefited under the free rice programme.
The BPL families will get additional 7.5 Kg rice each free of cost per month for nine months. The Central Government will provide the required 1,500 mt of rice to the eight districts.
Meanwhile, the Women and Child Development Department has asked all concerned district Collectors to lift FAQ standard rice from FCI godowns taking into account the number of BPL families.

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