NFSA implementation from Sep 1

Come September 1. Decks are clear to implement the National Food Security Act.

Chairing a meeting of the food and civil supplies department in Dispur on Monday, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has asked officials to implement the NFSA across the State from September 1.

The senior officials apprised the Chief Minister of the measures to implement the Act.

The Chief Minister further directed the officials to ensure sufficient quantity of commodities in the Amar Dokan and to take concrete and effective steps to prevent hoarding and black-marketing of necessary articles and keep a steady supply line so as to maintain

Gogoi agreed to bring onions and potatoes in the essential commodities list to curb hoarding and black marketing.