Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil has said the government will incorporate changes in the ration supplies being distributed in tribal colonies to suit their preferences. Finger millets (ragi) and wheat flour will replace wheat in the items that are supplied, he added.
He was speaking while launching the mobile ration shop deployed to distribute ration items in the tribal settlements of Puravimala, Thenmala and Kannamammoodu in Amboori grama panchayat on Thursday. As many as 183 tribal families will benefit from the facility that got underway in connection with the first anniversary celebrations of the government.
Mr. Anil said the mobile shops will reach the settlements twice before the 15th of each month. He pointed out the initiative was launched after considering the hardships faced by tribespeople who had to trek long distances to receive their monthly ration allocation. It will also help the community save the expenses incurred for such travel, he added.
