Bhubaneswar: The Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) centres in Bhubaneswar have started providing ration to beneficiaries from today. An advance of 3 month rations will be provided under the orders of CM Naveen Patnaik.
Strict measure of social distancing can be seen in the centers of PDS across the city. The District administration has advised beneficiaries not to panic in the situation and properly collect their share of ration.
This decision of providing 3 month ration in advance by Naveen comes at the wake of Coronavirus situation in the country.
The poor and the needy should not remain hungry is the motive behind the decision. This decision has been praised across various circles in the state.
Food security: 3-month ration distribution begins in Bhubaneswar today. Beneficiaries put their bags in the designated circles & wait in the shadows for their turn pic.twitter.com/y7figetjoa
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