Citizen rights awareness programme was conducted at SBCK High School, Bayavu, Sephuzou Youth Fellowship, Kohima on July 30 by Kohima Law College (KLC) LLB final year students, led by professor-in-charge, Kezhokhoto Savi.
The team covered topics on National Food Security Act, Lokayukta, Food Safety & Standard Act, Consumer Rights, Child Rights Protection, Environment Protection, & Right to Information Act (RTI).
While presenting on National Food Security Act 2013, the team clarified the information of the rate of wheat given by DC Kohima as Rs.3 per kg (wheat) as “wrong”.
It stated that No beneficiaries either AAY or Priority Household (PHH) would be charged more than Rs.3 per kg of rice and Rs.2 per kg of wheat.
It was informed that National Food Security Act was an Act of the parliament of India which aims to provide subsidized food grains to two-thirds of India’s 1.2 billion population. The Act also covers the mid-day meal scheme, integrated child development services and recognizes maternity entitlements.
The team informed that it was the duty of the state government to take delivery of food grains from the concerned department of central government.
The state government shall also appoint for each district a redressal officer for expeditious and effective redressal of grievances of the aggrieved persons in matters relating to district wise distributing of food grains under this Act, stated the team.
The team has also informed people to dial at Nagaland State Consumer Helpline Toll Free No. 1800-345-3701 during the office working hours for any consumer grievances or query.