HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, June 4: The Cachar district administration has rolled out an extensive rice distribution initiative under the ‘Special Anna Sewa Din’ programme, in line with directives from the Government of Assam. In a robust administrative move, the district authorities have issued strict and clear instructions to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) receive their entitled three-month supply of free rice covering June, July, and August within a scheduled distribution period from June 1 to June 20, 2025.
The Office of the District Commissioner, Cachar, in an official order dated June 4 has called for full preparedness and accountability from every Fair Price Shop (FPS) across the district. A key highlight of the directive mandates the disbursement of the entire three-month quota of rice in one go to reduce delays and ensure convenience for the beneficiaries. In an exemplary show of administrative proactiveness, the order further emphasizes that Fair Price Shops must remain open throughout the day and even during the night if necessary throughout the Anna Sewa Din period, ensuring uninterrupted service to the public.
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Recognizing the seasonal flood-related challenges that often plague parts of the district, the administration has issued contingency protocols to maintain uninterrupted supply. In areas where Fair Price Shops are submerged due to floods, distribution is to be carried out from alternative highland locations. Moreover, in the event of network disruptions affecting the ePoS (electronic Point of Sale) machines, FPS owners are instructed to shift the distribution to nearby areas with stable network connectivity, thereby maintaining digital transparency and preventing manual or offline transactions.
In a compassionate and humane gesture, the district administration has also ordered doorstep delivery of rice to beneficiaries whose homes are inundated and who are unable to physically reach the distribution centres. This people-centric approach highlights the administration’s resolve to leave no one behind, particularly in times of adversity.
The directive unequivocally states that the distribution must be executed solely through the ePoS machines to ensure proper documentation, tracking, and transparency. Any attempt to bypass or flout these laid-down instructions will be treated as a serious lapse, and strict action will follow against those responsible.
Under the vigilant supervision of the District Commissioner, Shri Mridul Yadav IAS and Additional District Commissioner, Cachar, incharge , Food & Civil Supply Department,the ‘Anna Sewa Din’ initiative is set to be a milestone in public distribution reform and welfare outreach in the region.
