Berhampur (Odisha), Nov 3
A controversial decision of a panchayat in Ganjam district to stop ration supply under National Food Security Act (NFSA) to beneficiaries, who were found defecating in open, has been withdrawn in the face of a hue and cry.
Ration supply was stopped to 24 families, in Goutami panchayat under Sanakhemundi Block, for alleged defecation on the roadside.
Sarpanch of Goutami Panchayat, Sushant Swain, said the intention of the panchayat was “not to deny ration under public distribution system (PDS) to any family”.
“Our aim is to caution the families who are in the habit of defecating in the open, despite several awareness campaigns,” Swain said.
The families whose ration was stopped initially, will get the supply this week, he said.
The ration distribution for October would continue till November 10, Swain said. — PTI
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