AMN

Manipur State Social Welfare Minister Smt. Nemcha Kipgen said that State government has started distribution of hot cooked meal items in the form of ‘Take Home Ration’ through home visits by the Anganwadi workers.

She said that government is ensuring that the beneficiaries are not deprived of the nutritional foods distributed under Supplementary Nutrition Programme during the present total lockdown. State Social Welfare Department has been distributing meal items under the Programme to eligible beneficiaries.

So far, distribution is undergoing in nine districts of Manipur and remaining districts will be covered at the earliest. Anganwadi workers has been informed to wear mask, hand gloves and take precautions while distributing the items Minister Smt. Nemcha said.