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PDS quota
The East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner (Supply) has informed that rice under NFSA and non-NFSA for October and wholemeal atta for September are being released through respective fair price shops. According to a statement, rice under AAY will be distributed at the scale of 35 kg per card at Rs 3 per kg, PHH quota at the scale of 5 kg per head at Rs 3 per kg and non-NFSA at the scale of 7.215 kg per household at Rs 12.70 to Rs 13 per kg. “Wholemeal atta will be distributed at the scale of 5 kg per card in urban area and 3 kg per card in rural area at Rs 10.50 per kg,” the statement added. On the other hand, rice under PMGKAY for NFSA households (AAY and PHH) for October will be distributed at the scale of 5 kg per head free of cost.
Holiday
The West Garo Hills District Administration has declared October 25 as a local holiday on account of the death anniversary of state’s first chief minister, Captain WA Sangma. All government offices, magisterial courts, educational institutions, etc. shall remain closed on the day, a statement from the DC said.