The administration here said on Thursday said they have started distribution of free ration under Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalayan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal said asper the scheme, five kg food grains would be given to every ration card holderwho falls under PHH and AAY categories for next three months.
The distribution is over and above the monthly quota ofsubsidized food grains of five kg per person under the National Food SecurityAct (NFSA), he said.
The DC said the administration was working tirelessly toensure the food grains reache to each beneficiary during the lockdown.
He said there was no shortage of essentials including rice,atta, kerosene or LPG, adding two months of ration has also been distributedamong the beneficiaries.
Later, the DC visited various ration stores to take reviewof free ration distribution for April under the PMGKAY.