Odisha

Odisha Gears Up For Implementation Of Its Own Food Security Scheme

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the implementation of its own food security scheme, the Odisha government has begun the process to include those left out of the list of beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

Talking to mediapersons here on Monday, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Surya Narayan Patro said that the identification of the left-out beneficiaries is underway and the department will receive applications in this regard till September 4.

“Efforts are on to identify about 25 lakh beneficiaries before the launch of the scheme in the state on October 2,” he added.

The minister further said that if the number of the application exceeds 25 lakh, arrangements would be made for their inclusion in the state’s food security scheme in the later stage.

Labourers, physically-challenged persons, patients, the poor and the elderly can apply for it in their respective block, panchayat, municipality and NAC offices, he added.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Send Sheikh Hasina Back: Bangladesh’s Diplomatic Note To India

New Delhi: Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday sent a diplomatic note to India asking the…

24 minutes ago

IREDA Sanctions Over Rs 3000 Cr For Green Energy Projects In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has sanctioned over Rs 3,000 crore for…

43 minutes ago

Sex With Dead Body Horrendous Act, But Not Rape: Chhattisgarh High Court

Raipur: In a significant observation, the Chhattisgarh High Court has said that engaging in sexual intercourse…

57 minutes ago

HC Asks Odisha Govt To Fill Up Vacant Junior Teacher Posts Immediately

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Monday reportedly directed the state government to immediately fill…

1 hour ago

40 Youths Stuck In Maldives On Job Promise Plead For Safe Return To Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Over 40 youths, lured to Maldives with promises of lucrative jobs in a private…

1 hour ago

No Attempts To Intimidate British Citizens Would Be Accepted: UK Junior Min After Sikh Groups Allege Harassment By Indian Govt

London: After a number of Sikhs living in the UK alleged that they were being…

1 hour ago

This website uses cookies.