Special VGF rice before Eid
Ahead of the biggest festival of Eid-ul-Fitr the government has allocated 3,894 tonnes of rice for distribution among thousands of VGF (Vulnerable Group Feeding) cardholders in six upazilas and four municipalities of the district.
About 3,89,414 ultra poor and distressed beneficiaries in 60 unions under the district are likely to get 20kg rice each, which is double than the 10kg last year.
District relief and disaster management office sources said 872 tonnes of rice were allocated for 87,229 VGF cardholders in Sadar upazila, 517 tonnes for 51,652 beneficiaries in Domar, and 646 tonnes for 64,624 people in Dimla upazila.
Besides, 544 tonnes rice were allocated for 54,389 beneficiaries in Kishoreganj upazila, 750 tonnes for 75,023 in Jaldhaka and 426 tonnes for 42,634 in Saidpur upazila.
Tajul Islam, district relief and disaster management officer, said the disbursement of the VGF rice will be completed by July 5.
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