FCS & CA department organized a one day training cum awareness camp for ration dealers to ensure effective implementation of electronic public distribution system (e-PDS) before the set deadline of 31st March, here today.The camp was organized under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner, Rohit Khajuria. ADC, Rishpal Singh and AD FCS & CA, Ajay Salan were also present during the session.Addressing the participants DC said that the government has initiated the process of e-PDS to make Public Distribution System more transparent, accountable and pilferage proof.DC said the installation of Point of Sale Machines (PoS) is mandatory for implementation of e-PDS and for total transparency in the system. He also added that training in groups will be provided to the dealers for acquainting them with the use of PoS machines. He asked the concerned officers to adopt proactive approach for implementation of e-PDS in efficient manner and adhere to the set deadline for completion of the project.
DC also said that Aadhaar seeding with ration card and bank account is imperative for direct transfer of benefits.DC Srinagar urges youth to avail benefits of fish rearingSRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Syed Abid Rashid Shah today said the youth can avail the benefits of fish rearing as it offers a quick return on investment.He made these remarks during training cum awareness programme under ATMA which was organized by Department of Fisheries.On the occasion, the DDC said nature has bestowed Valley with natural streams, springs and lakes as such it offers various opportunities to earn the livelihood. He urged to youth to come forward and avail that benefits which fish rearing business offers.
He said District Administration would facilitate the process for streamlining the fish rearing business in the district.The aim of this training was to acquaint the people associated with the trade with the latest know-how in fish culture, management practices, disease control and techniques to boost fish production.More than 100 fish farmers of the district participated in the training programme.Among others who participated in the programme include Joint Directors Fisheries, Bashir Ahmad Bhat and Muzaffar Bazaz, Deputy Director, Assistant Director and other senior officers of the department.