Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash, today distributed free ration among border residents of Pakhri, Rangoor camp, Govind Garh and Nanga in Samba District.Earlier, these flood victims of Zast year were given free ration only for two months but on the initiative of the Minister free ration distribution was again started today. The Minister interacted with the villagers and said Government is committed to provide all basic amenities to the flood affected people of the State.The Minister asked the accompanied officers to gear up their men and machinery so that the people do not face any inconvenience. Among others ADC Samba, SDM Vijaypur, Xen PDD, Xen PHE, Tehsildar Ramgarh, AEE Flood Control, AD CAPD, SDPO Vijaypur, TSO accompanied the Minister.