Distribution of PDS items for the month of May & June to be given at one go

Port Blair, April 29: In the wake of upward surge in COVID cases, the UT Administration has decided to distribute PDS item to all PDS beneficiaries for two months in one go (May & June, 2021). In addition to this, as per the directions of the Government of India under PMGKAY, all NFSA beneficiaries i.e. PHH & AAY households shall also be distributed Rice @ 5 kg per person per month for two months (May & June, 2021) free of cost in one installment w.e.f 1st May, 2021.

Card holders are required to follow all COVID appropriate behaviors such as proper wearing of face mask, hand hygiene, regular sanitization, physical distancing (Do Gaj Doori) etc. at FPS premises for the safety of all, a press release from Directorate of CS&CA said.