SEPPA : The Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission (APSFC) on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of food distribution and welfare schemes under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in East Kameng district during its visit to Seppa.

The commission team, led by Tarh Tarak, held a meeting with East Kameng Deputy Commissioner and district officials to assess the functioning and monitoring of food supply systems under various government schemes.

Key issues related to the Mid-Day Meal scheme, proper distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS), storage facilities and public grievances were discussed during the meeting.

Officials also reviewed challenges concerning timely supply and effective distribution of essential commodities to beneficiaries across the district.

The team examined the implementation of the National Food Security Act and the overall functioning of the Public Distribution System in the district.

The APSFC team is currently on a four-day tour of western Arunachal Pradesh to review implementation of the NFSA in Tawang, West Kameng, Bichom and East Kameng districts.

Earlier on Monday, the team also held a review meeting on the implementation of the NFSA at the office chamber of West Kameng DC Dr Dilip Kumar in Bomdila.

During the meeting, officials reviewed key schemes and programmes linked to the Act, including PM Poshan, Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), the Public Distribution System (PDS) and National Health Mission initiatives for pregnant and lactating women.

Addressing the meeting, Tarak said, “All concerned officers must ensure seamless implementation of the schemes to prevent public grievances and ensure that benefits reach the genuine beneficiaries.”

He also stressed the need for proper monitoring of food allocation and food safety measures across the district. (DIPR)