Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Monday reviewed the functioning of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department at the Convention Centre in Khajuraho. He directed that the benefits of foodgrain distribution must be ensured for every eligible beneficiary in a timely and seamless manner. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav emphasised that the welfare of poor families, labourers, farmers and women remains the top priority of the State Government. The review primarily covered the targeted public distribution system, procurement processes, technological innovations and preparations for Simhastha 2028, during which he praised the department’s innovative efforts and issued directions on other key matters.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said, appreciating the department’s e‑KYC and ‘right‑ful targeting’ of eligible beneficiaries, that this process should be repeated at regular intervals so that every entitled person receives free food grains. A large-scale campaign of e-KYC and rightful targeting was carried out, under which, after phased verification, more than 34 lakh ineligible beneficiaries were removed from the portal. Through this process, about 14 lakh beneficiaries from the waiting list were issued new eligibility slips and are now receiving free food grains.
The review meeting was attended by Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput, Chief Secretary Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretaries Neeraj Mandloi and Rashmi Arun Shammi, along with senior departmental officers.