Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparedness and ensure seamless availability of essential commodities and public services ahead of Eid and Muharram across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, Commissioner Secretary FCS&CA Saurabh Bhagat, Vice Chairman LCMA, senior administrative officers, officials of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, representatives of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Legal Metrology Organisation, Food Safety Department, PDD, R&B, PHE, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, district administration and other concerned agencies.
During the meeting, the minister stressed the need for uninterrupted supply of essential commodities and directed all departments to work in close coordination to ensure that the public does not face inconvenience during the festive period.
He directed officials to maintain adequate stocks of food grains and other essential commodities under the Public Distribution System (PDS) and FCI at all depots and distribution points across Jammu and Kashmir. He also emphasised timely distribution and proper monitoring to prevent shortages or disruption in supplies.
Satish Sharma said an additional quota of food grains would be made available to meet the increased demand during Eid and Muharram festivities.
Reviewing LPG availability, the minister instructed Oil Marketing Companies and allied agencies to ensure sufficient stocks of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders and streamline the supply chain to meet festive demand. He also asked officials to explore reducing the waiting period for booking and refilling domestic LPG cylinders.
The minister further directed enforcement agencies to intensify market checking drives to curb overpricing, hoarding, black marketing and sale of substandard goods. He instructed the Food Safety Department and Legal Metrology Organisation to conduct regular inspections and take strict action against violators.
He also directed the Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Lakes Conservation and Management Authority to undertake extensive cleanliness drives ahead of the religious occasions.
The minister asked the Power Development Department and Public Health Engineering Department to ensure uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supply during Eid and Muharram.
Speaking during the meeting, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq stressed the need for coordinated field-level monitoring to ensure effective implementation of government arrangements during the festive period.
He said special attention should be given to areas witnessing large gatherings and religious congregations to ensure availability of civic amenities and essential services.
Tanvir Sadiq also called for enhanced sanitation measures, proper street lighting, and improved water and electricity supply in areas associated with Eid and Muharram gatherings, while urging departments to remain responsive to public grievances and ensure prompt redressal of issues.
