KOKRAJHAR,DEC 23: The ceremonial distribution of the new ration cards under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) was held at Magurmari Durga Mandir Field, Kokrajhar on Sunday, covering beneficiaries from No. 3 Kokrajhar (ST) LAC and No. 4 Baokhungri constituencies in Kokrajhar district. Simultaneously, similar events were organized at 2 No. Dotma LAC, Parbatjhora sub-division, and Gossaigaon LACs.
A total of 1,316 ration cards were distributed across constituencies, with Gossaigaon LAC receiving 526 cards, Dotma LAC (ST) 200, Kokrajhar (ST) 107, Baokhungri LAC 207, and Parbatjhora LAC 276. The remaining ration cards will be distributed in the coming days by area inspectors of FPD & CA.
MLA Lawrence Islary attended the event at Magurmari as the chief guest and handed over the ration cards to the beneficiaries.
In his address, he lauded the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, emphasizing the government’s dedication to improving the lives of the underprivileged. He also conveyed the wishes of the chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Pramod Boro, who highlighted the importance of ensuring no deserving individual is excluded from the benefits of the scheme.
MLA Islary urged the district administration, government officials, and stakeholders to maintain their commitment to societal upliftment through such impactful initiatives.
The programme was graced by the presence of several dignitaries, including EMs Saikhong Basumatary and Arup Kumar Dey, MCLA Rajiv Kumar Brahma, and Kokrajhar DC, Masanda Magdalin Pertin, among others.
Newly ration card beneficiaries habe expressed their happiness and gratitude to the CEM of BTR, Pramod Boro and chief minister of Assam,Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma for offering ration cards for the needy peoples of the state.
