Surprise inspections conducted in Tarn Taran
Punjab State Food Commission Member Vijay Dutt carried out surprise inspections across Tarn Taran district on Thursday to evaluate the implementation of the 'Meri Rasoi' scheme and review the on-ground status of programmes under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
Locations visited during the inspection
Dutt visited government fair price shops (ration depots), government schools, and anganwadi centres in Malla Kuri Walah and Sangar Kalan villages of the Khadoor Sahib block. He also inspected government ration depots at Muradpura and Khalsapur Road in Tarn Taran city.
Review of Meri Rasoi scheme and mid-day meals
At the ration depots, Dutt examined the kits being distributed under the Meri Rasoi scheme. In government schools, he assessed the quality of mid-day meals, kitchen cleanliness, food grain storage, availability of safe drinking water, student attendance, and other basic amenities. He also checked the availability, distribution process, and record maintenance of sanitary pads provided to girl students.
Anganwadi centres under scrutiny
At anganwadi centres, Dutt reviewed the nutritional supplements provided to children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. He also evaluated centre cleanliness, children's attendance, record maintenance, and the implementation of various government welfare schemes.
Public urged to report irregularities
Vijay Dutt appealed to the public to report any complaints or irregularities related to the NFSA, public distribution system (ration), mid-day meal scheme, anganwadi services, or the Meri Rasoi scheme. Complaints can be registered with the Punjab State Food Commission via its helpline number 98767-64545.
He assured that every complaint received would be investigated impartially and that strict action would be taken according to rules against any officer, employee, or individual found guilty.
