With the gradual dip in mercury and predictions of snowfall for the higher reaches of Kashmir, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department has assured the people of being fully prepared to deal with the peak of the winters.
The assurance of the department has given a sigh of relief to those who used to face dearth of essential commodities during the winters especially post snowfall.
FCS&CA in its announcement has informed about the advance stocking of daily essential ration supplies, LPG cylinders and the fuel for the motor transport.
This important announcement ensure almost all important goals like food security and the medicine availability.
The families in those areas of Kashmir that usually used to face hardships will enter the long winter months with a sigh of relief that their basic ration requirements are covered securely.
Access to a LPG gas is not just a commodity, it is an essential tool for cooking and heating during cold weather.
With advance notice, people can expect confidence about the ability to warm homes and cook will not be interrupted despite heavy amounts of snowfall.
This announcement by the government is a positive indicator of having a good governance in Jammu and Kashmir particularly in Kashmir division during the winters.
The department has proved that it is aware of the needs of people during winters and accordingly devised a plan to bring before the people so that they can sleep without any stress.
With this the concerned authorities not only considers food and other essential commodities security to the people of urban areas but also to those living in far flung and remote areas.
The guarantee of peaceful and smooth winters without any shortage of essential commodities sends a strong message that the government is equally concerned about the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
