Punjab State Food Commission

On 21st May 2026, Mr. Vijay Dutt, Member, Punjab State Food Commission, conducted surprise inspections at various Government Schools and Anganwadi Centers in Raiya Amritsar District.
The inspections were aimed at reviewing the ground-level implementation of schemes under the National Food Security Act (NFSA),2013.

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Punjab State Food Commission Member Vijay Dutt Visits Rayya Area of Amritsar District Directs Officials to Ensure Clean Nutritious and Quality Food for Children - World media time Amritsar, May 21 (K.L. Jit Walia) – Punjab State Food Commission member Vijay Dutt conducted a surprise inspection of various government schools and Anganwadi centers in the Rayya area of Amritsar district on Wednesday. During the visit, he reviewed the ground-level implementation of schemes being...

Sh. Bal Mukand Sharma, Chairman, Punjab State Food Commission (PSFC), had the honour of presenting the Coffee Table Book of the Punjab State Food Commission to Hon’ble Minister of State for Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhania, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, along with senior officers of the Ministry, including Sh. Sanjeev Chopra, IAS, Secretary; Sh. Ravi Shankar, IAS, Joint Secretary (PDS); Ms. Vibha Chahal, IAS, Director (PDS); Mr. Suneel Sachdeva, Director (PDS); and Mr. Karuna Raju, IAS, Resident Commissioner, Punjab Bhawan, New Delhi.

Sh. Jasvir Singh Sekhon, Member, Punjab State Food Commission, carried out an extensive field inspection covering Government Schools, Anganwadi Centres, and ration depots across District Mansa on 12.05.2026.
🔎 Inspection Focus Areas:
✔ Mid-Day Meal & Supplementary Nutrition Programmes
✔ Food quality, hygiene, and quantity standards
✔ Functioning of ration depots & distribution system
✔ Interaction with students, staff & beneficiaries
✔ Verification of records & service delivery mechanisms
🤝 Additional Engagement:
• Held a meeting with officials at District Barnala to review implementation and address local concerns
📌 Key Message: Strict compliance with government norms and quality standards must be ensured at every level.
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✅ Regular monitoring like this strengthens accountability, enhances efficiency, and ensures safe and nutritious food reaches every beneficiary