Union Minister reviews FCI, CWC and BIS operations in Himachal; Calls for more procurement centres, storage capacity

Ashok Raina Dharamshala, Nov 15 (UNI) union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya reviewed the functioning of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in Himachal Pradesh and appreciated the state's efforts in ensuring effective delivery of public welfare schemes. During a review meeting in Dharamshala, the Minister assessed foodgrain procurement and distribution, storage infrastructure, quality standards and certification, besides measures to improve outreach to stakeholders. FCI Shimla Regional Office General Manager K K Das briefed the Minister on procurement, storage and transportation of…