Continuing its efforts to reach out to the needy, the district administration, Ganderbal distributed free ration among the needy, destitute, distressed and non-local laborers stuck in the district, amid the Covid-19 lockddown.The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal said that so far, 1150 migrant laborers besides other local needy people of the district are provided ration of dry rice, vegetables, Aata, Cooking Oil and spices besides ration is provided after every 8 to 10 days among all such needy persons, identified by the PRIs in the district. He said NGOs, private institutions and several individuals are also assisted the administration by providing food kits.He said that in view of lockdown in the district, there are numerous people who need help and to ensure the ration kits reach the deserving beneficiaries, the District Administration has nominated nodal officer for providing food and other essentials to the needy.DC added that every possible effort is being made to provide all the basic facilities to the common masses at their doorsteps, so that they do not face any difficulty in day to day life.Notably, about 2000 ration kits containing oil, sugar, tea leaves and other essential food items have already been distributed among destitute, distressed and migrant labours across district during the lockdown period.