Chairman, State Food Commission, Dr SP Katyal, on Thursday, said that the state government was working with full commitment to ensure uninterrupted food security for all beneficiaries, despite the challenges caused by heavy snowfall in several parts of the state.
He said that severe weather has temporarily disrupted power supply and internet connectivity in certain areas, which has affected the operation of Point of Sale (PoS) machines at Fair Price Shops (FPS). However, the State Food Commission, in coordination with the state government and district administrations, has taken timely steps to ensure that no beneficiary is denied their entitled ration.
He said that sufficient ration stock is available at all Fair Price Shops, including those in tribal and snow-bound regions. Beneficiaries in tribal areas have already been enabled to collect their ration entitlement up to March 2026, reflecting the state government’s forward planning and people-centric approach.
In areas where ration distribution takes place on a monthly basis and has been temporarily affected due to snowfall, the State Food Commission has recommended the activation of the Backlog Distribution Option. This would allow ration distribution to continue smoothly once power supply and connectivity are restored.
Dr Katyal further said that all district authorities have been directed to immediately identify and report affected areas, particularly those facing power and connectivity issues, along with the current status of ration distribution. He said that instructions have also been issued to activate the backlog option without delay wherever required, so that beneficiaries receive their ration promptly.
The Chairman assured that the State Food Commission is monitoring the situation closely in real time and is working in close coordination with local authorities to swiftly address challenges on the ground.
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