The office of the Deputy Commissioner of Supply, West Garo Hills, organized a one-day Consumer Awareness Program at Multi Facility Building at Bolchugre village in West Garo Hills on September 17 where a large number of people from all walks of life including the Fair Price Shop dealers and Vigilance Committee members participated.
During the day-long program, the Superintendent of Supply, Juniko K Marak, deliberated on National Food Security Act, 2013 and the entitlement of food-grains for the Antyodaya Anna Yojna (AAY) and the Priority House-Holds (PHH) beneficiaries and the importance of Aadhar enrolment for availing the monthly allotted quota of food-grains.
The Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Tangme Ch Marak, spoke at length on the issues pertaining to contamination of common man’s food and the measures to keep the food safe. She also highlighted the functions of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), AGMARK, FPO, etc. and urged the people to be responsible consumers and to be vigilant while purchasing food items from the market.
Nathan Ch Momin of M/S Tura Indane Service, Ringrey, deliberated on Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala 2.0, the flagship scheme of the Govt. of India under which free LPG connections are given to women beneficiaries belonging to weaker section of the society.
The Sub-Inspector of Supply, Naseng D Marak while speaking about general consumer awareness, highlighted the rights and responsibilities of consumers and urged the people to exercise their rights while purchasing goods and services.
During the day-long programme, Covid-19 vaccination and Aadhar enrolment camps also were organized simultaneously.
