Rice released in West Jaintia Hills District

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 3, 2021

The Deputy Commissioner (Supply), West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai has informed that the Antyodaya Anna Yojna (AAY), Priority House Hold (PHH) and Non-NFSA quota of rice for the month of April 2021 has been released to all wholesalers for doorstep delivery to all FP shop centre from 1st April 2021 to 9th April 2021.

Antyodaya Anna Yojna (AAY) quota of rice will be distributed at the scale of 35 kgs per AAY FI Card at the rate of Rs. 3/- per kg for both rural and urban areas.

Priority HouseHold (PHH) quota of rice will be distributed at the scale of 5 kgs per head per month at the rate of Rs.3/- for both rural and urban areas.

Non-NFSA quota of rice at the scale of 7.215 kgs per household at the rate fixed by the Vigilance Committee not to exceed Rs.14/- per Kg for both rural and urban areas.

In view of the above, the Deputy Commissioner, Supply has directed all the Fair Price Shop Dealers to bring their register and pending utilization certificates (UC) at the time of collecting their permits without fail.