A.P. State Food Commission Chairman Ch. Vijay Prathap Reddy has directed the Civil Supplies Department officials to increase the supply of essential items to the ration depots and maintain buffer stocks in the Agency areas in the State.
In a review meeting here on Friday with the officials of the the Legal Metrology, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Vigilance and Enforcement, Education, Women Development and Child Welfare, and BC Welfare departments, Mr. Prathap Reddy observed that the supply of ration to tribal hamlets was not being done properly.
“Many tribal people are suffering due to poor supply of rice, dal and sugar to the ration depots. Officials should ensure that buffer stocks are maintained in the Agency mandals as the areas will be cut off due to rains and floods,” he said.
