Somesh Kumar,IAS., Chief Secretary to Govt. and Sri Arvind Kumar,IAS., Principal Secretary to Govt. (MA&UD) visited Tolichowki Annapurna Center

Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar along with the Principal Secretary Municipal Administration Arvind Kumar  and GHMC Commissioner Lokesh Kumar today  visited Tolichowki and inspected the arrangements made at the Annapurna canteen towards assured food supply  to the needy.     Speaking on the occasion Mr Somesh Kumar said that as per the directions of the Chief Minister 300  annapurna centres in the city are providing meals to two lakh people daily.  The government is ready to increase the number of centres if there is such a request from any quarter.  Public can contact 040-21111111 or through mobile app  for any suggestion or grievance.  The idea is to ensure that nobody in the state should suffer from hunger.  He also said  that the Annapurna centres which were earlier being opened at 12 noon are now being opened from 10.30 am in view of  the present conditions. Similarly the centres are serving food in the evening from 5pm onwards.  Mobile vehicles in every circle with sufficient food is also kept ready to provide meals to all the needy.  Mr Somesh Kumar expressed satisfaction at the functioning of the canteens and said that he is constantly monitoring the functioning of Annapurna canteens with the Principal Secretary Municipal Administration Arvind Kumar and  GHMC Commissioner Lokesh Kumar.   

-Press note