Grocery shops to open from March 27
The state government on Wednesday said there is no shortage of rice in the state as it announced that delivery and distribution of essential commodities to all households will be made through the grocery shops in urban and rural areas from March 27.
After an emergent cabinet meeting, deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters that in view of the 21 days total lockdown declared by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the entire nation to prevent spread of COVID-19, the state government has decided to chalk out its plan of action.
He said the issue related to the delivery of essential commodities to all households in both urban and rural areas of the state was deliberated during the meeting.
Tynsong said there is no shortage of rice and distribution to retailers has already taken place in the entire state.
He informed that distribution for March has been made available in the district, while for April the allotment will be released in the first week.
“There is no shortage of rice in the state and we have decided today to move again to the FCI and ensure that the allotment of May and June happens. The food and civil supply department is on the job and I’m sure the allotment of May and June is also going to happen well in advance,” he added.
The deputy chief minister also assured the citizens that stock for the next three months is available.
Apart from supply through PDS, he informed that through the open market also the supplies of essential commodities will be made available.
“We have taken the decision today that as far as open market is concerned government will make sure that the transportation of the open market items does not stop,” Tynsong said.
He informed that instruction has been given to the Chief Secretary to take up the matter with his counterpart in Punjab and Haryana for ensuring supply and transportation of rice and other essential commodities for open market from those states without any hindrances.
On the delivery of essential commodities, Tynsong said the government has come up with mechanism to ensure essential commodities are made available in the urban and rural areas of the state.
He informed that grocery shops will be allowed to be opened in different localities from March 27 adding that the respective deputy commissioners have been asked to work out modalities in consultation with local headmen and communities.
“Whether the shops will be open in the morning or evening, the respective DCs will take the call,” the deputy chief minister added.
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