Kolkata, Sept. 25 -- "It is extremely important that right beneficiary is rightly identified. In UP , biometrically authenticated distribution is indeed a landmark achieved by the department despite crisis and challenges during Pandemic," remarked Sudhanshu Panday, Secretary, Department of F&PD , Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India at digital conference - Food Safety & Food Security - the quintessential elements during pandemic organized by CII today.
He added that the food grain distribution has increased significantly than normal year during the pandemic and lockdown.
Panday also stated that more than 80 crore people, i.e. 2/3rd of the population has been covered under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana and the Gover...