date:Feb 20, 2013
aries and FCI were requested to ensure adequate availability in advance. They were informed that DGSD has extended the e-rate contract for HDPE/PP bags upto 31st March, 2013 and all States should ensure that purchase of required quantity of HDPE/PP bags is done by them under the relaxation granted by the Department of Food and Public Distribution in consultation with the Ministry of Textiles.
Shri Sudhir Kumar, Union Food Secretary also directed to that extensive use of print, radio and electro