Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to supply an additional 5 kg of rice per person per month to beneficiaries left out from earlier coverage in 19 districts under the National and State Food Security Schemes . The benefit, to be provided for three months from September to November, will come under the Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.

According to an order issued by the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare department, the extra rice will be distributed over and above the existing 5 kg of rice already provided under the National Food Security Act, Antyodaya Anna Yojana and State Food Security Scheme.

Collectors of all 19 districts have been directed to complete the lifting and delivery of rice to fair price shops by October 31, while distribution must be completed by November 10.

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