The State government has decided to give kerosene and foodgrains to above the poverty line (APL) cardholders in the district.
Revenue Minister and District in-charge V. Srinivas Prasad said here on Thursday that rice would be given to the APL families at Rs. 5 a kilogram.
Chairing a meeting, Mr. Prasad said the government would soon send a circular to all Deputy Commissioners and Deputy Directors of Food and Civil Supplies Department in this regard.
The government had realised that most of the APL families did not have power connection in their houses.
They have been using kerosene for illumination, he said and noted that after realising their poor living condition, the government decided to provide kerosene on a par with the below poverty line beneficiaries.
The Minister instructed the officials of the Food and Civil Supplies Department to distribute the necessary cards, so that they could avail themselves of the benefits.
He also asked the officials to create awareness among beneficiaries on the required documents.
Vacant postsWhen his attention was drawn towards vacant posts in the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Mr. Prasad said the government was making efforts to fill them.
