Manipur receives essential commodities at affordable prices through new KPKB initiative
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has launched a programme to provide essential commodities at affordable prices. The initiative involves extending the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB) facilities to the general population of the state.
Originally introduced by the MHA in 2006, the KPKB system was designed to supply essential goods at concessional prices to serving and retired personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Central Police Organizations (CPOs), and state police forces across India.
Considering the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, the facility has now been extended to benefit the local population, ensuring that essential goods are available at fair prices, despite the restrictions on travel and supplies caused by the unrest.
Ashok Kumar, Commissioner of Home, Government of Manipur, confirmed the approval by the MHA to extend KPKB services to the people of Manipur. He emphasized that this step has been taken to maintain a transparent and equitable supply of essential commodities to the public during these difficult times.
“There are 16 new outlets—8 each in the valley and hill districts—established in addition to the 21 existing KPKB outlets in the state. These outlets have already started supplying goods to the local population as of today,” Ashok Kumar stated.
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