Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Nov 20: Minister for Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Satish Sharma on Wednesday said that enhancing ration quota and 12 gas cylinders will be the New Year gift to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking to reporters, minister Sharma said that all arrangements have been put in place for winter.
He also said that statehood restoration is a priority and chief minister Omar Abdullah has himself met top leadership in New Delhi. “I believe PM Modi is himself interested in restoring the statehood and all other issues will be addressed after its restoration,” he added.
The Minister sought 11 months time to fill the gaps created in the last 11 years. On being asked about winter preparedness, he said that officers in the administration are quite intelligent, but there are some deficiencies, which will be filled.
“All arrangements, like dumping of essentials, have been put in place. But, we need to stay alert to tackle any challenge,” he added.
He added that the government will be giving a New Year gift to the people in the shape of increasing the ration quota and 12 gas cylinders to them.
The announcement comes a month after the new elected government took over in Jammu and Kashmir.
Prior to the government formation, the ruling National Conference (NC) had promised in its manifesto that the free 200 electricity will be given to the people. Besides, the ration quota will be doubled and also the 12 gas cylinders will be given to the people for one year.
