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CIRCULAR – Free of cost food-grains to all beneficiaries under National Food Security Act 2013 (NFSA)

CIRCULAR – Free of cost food-grains to all beneficiaries under National Food Security Act 2013 (NFSA)
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CIRCULAR – Free of cost food-grains to all beneficiaries under National Food Security Act 2013 (NFSA)

In compliance with the Govt. letter No. DFCS-12011/1/2023 dated 05/01/2023, it is to inform all concerned that the Govt. of India has decided to provide FREE of COST food-grains to all beneficiaries under National Food Security Act 2013 (NFSA) for one year with effect from 1st January 2023.

Therefore, all outpost Administrative Officers are requested to sensitize and spread awareness to all NFSA beneficiaries under their respective jurisdiction regarding FREE of COST distribution of food-grains from their respective Fair Price Shop. Further, they are requested to ensure delivery of allotted food-grains to FPS and proper/smooth distribution to the consumers.

In case, food-grains quota for the month of January under NFSA has been distributed by FPS dealers by charging rates, the said amount must be returned back to the beneficiaries and action taken report to be submitted latest by 31st January 2023.

NB: Details of this Circular can be viewed / downloaded from the File link given herewith.

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