Meet on public distribution system
SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma held a video conference with Deputy Commissioners of all districts to review the Public Distribution System (PDS) in the state on Wednesday.
During the review meeting, Conrad emphasised on the importance of social sector schemes and stressed on the need to streamline its implementation. He also instructed all concerned to take the initiative towards fulfilling the mandate of the programmes.
The concerned department is in the process of installing e-POS machines in all the 4785 fair price shops in the state which will greatly enhance the monitoring of the distribution.
Taking keen note of the various issues such as manpower shortage, storage facilities and transportation under PDS, the chief minister said that necessary measures will be initiated to address these shortcomings.
Expressing his satisfaction on the overall implementation process in the State, he said that technological intervention will facilitate easier monitoring and timely redressal of issues and problems.
Secretary and officials of State Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department were also present.
