Groceries to provide essentials from today in view of lockdown, says Prestone Tynsong

A Reporter

SHILLONG: Delivery and distribution of essential commodities to households will be made through grocery shops in urban and rural areas of Meghalaya from March 27.

This was announced earlier this month by the State government after an emergent Cabinet meeting.

It may be mentioned that Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong had said that in view of the 21 days total lockdown declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the entire nation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the State government has decided to chalk out its plan of action.

He said the issue related to the delivery of essential commodities to all households in both urban and rural areas of the State was deliberated during the meeting.

Tynsong said there is no shortage of rice and distribution to retailers has already taken place in the entire State.

He informed that distribution for March has been made available in the district, while for April the allotment will be released in the first week.

“There is no shortage of rice in the State and we have decided today to move again to the FCI and ensure that the allotment of May and June happens. The Food and Civil Supply department is on the job and I’m sure the allotment of May and June is also going to happen well in advance,” he added.

The Deputy Chief Minister also assured the citizens that stock for the next three months is available.

Apart from supply through PDS, he informed that through the open market also, the supplies of essential commodities will be made available.

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