Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, announced in the Legislative Assembly today that there is no shortage of food grains in the Keran and Jamgund regions of Kupwara district. This statement comes as a response to concerns raised by MLA Mir Saifullah, who expressed worries about the scarcity of essential food items in these remote areas.
Mir Saifullah highlighted that the Keran and Jamgund areas face severe isolation for nearly six months each winter due to heavy snowfall, leading to ongoing shortages of vital commodities. He urged the government to ensure uninterrupted supply chains to prevent such issues.
In his detailed response, Minister Sharma reassured the House that the government takes proactive measures. He explained that the government dumps and supplies food grains under various schemes well in advance, covering a duration of eight months—November to June—for these difficult-to-reach areas, ensuring preparations precede the onset of winter.
Providing specific data, Minister Sharma noted that for Jamgund, the total requirement for the period from November 2025 to June 2026 stands at 536.14 quintals of food grains. He proudly stated that 100% of the required quantity has already reached the area.
Meanwhile, in Keran, there is a necessity for 2774.43 quintals. Currently, 800 quintals have already been transported and received, with an additional 346.80 quintals already dumped in advance at designated locations.
“We assure you that the remaining stock will be delivered and made available by or before October 31, 2025,” Sharma asserted, underlining the government’s commitment to maintaining a steady food supply to all remote and border regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
The assurance from Minister Sharma aims to address the critical concerns of food security in these areas, especially as winter approaches and accessibility becomes challenging.
