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Arunachal Food Commission Inspects Rice Stocks Across Four Districts
A government food commission in Arunachal Pradesh is checking rice supplies in four districts.
The checks will last five days, from August 24 to 28.
Officials visited a rice storage facility in Pasighat.
They looked at how much rice was available and whether it was good quality.
They also checked whether the storage building was in proper condition.
The team wants to know if there is enough rice for people for the next six months.
Officials were told to prevent rice from spoiling or being mixed with harmful materials.
The goal is to make sure families receiving government rations get enough good-quality rice on time.
The Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission began a five-day inspection drive across four districts from August 24 to 28.
Officials reviewed rice stocks, storage conditions and distribution arrangements at the Food Corporation of India godown in Pasighat.
The inspection is assessing whether available foodgrain stocks can meet beneficiaries’ needs for the next six months.
Officials were instructed to maintain proper storage and guard against deterioration or adulteration of foodgrains.
The exercise follows the Governor’s direction to ensure timely delivery of quality foodgrains to public distribution system beneficiaries.
- Who
- The Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission, along with Food Corporation of India and state food and civil supplies officials.
- What
- A five-day inspection of rice stocks, storage facilities and distribution arrangements.
- Where
- Across four districts of Arunachal Pradesh, including the Food Corporation of India godown at Pasighat in East Siang district.
- When
- The inspection programme is scheduled for August 24 to 28; the report was issued on August 25.
- Why
- To assess stock availability and quality, identify problems, and ensure uninterrupted delivery of rations to public distribution system beneficiaries.
Key facts
- Inspection period
- August 24-28
- Coverage
- Four districts in Arunachal Pradesh
- Site mentioned
- Food Corporation of India godown at Pasighat
- District
- East Siang
- Stock assessment
- Officials are checking whether supplies can meet beneficiary needs for six months.
- Quality safeguards
- Officials were told to ensure proper storage and prevent deterioration or adulteration.
- Reason for inspection
- The exercise follows directions from the Governor.
Sources
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