UP govt to verify eligibility of Antyodaya card holders

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has directed the officials concerned to launch a drive and verify the eligibility of Antyodaya ration cards and other card holders in the state by June 30.
The Chief Minister has directed for constituting teams including SDM and BDO-level officers and other for effectively carrying out the drive at villages across the state, an official spokesperson said.
Yadav has directed that names of ineligible beneficiaries shoul be omitted and other eligible ones be added through the drive.
Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan today held a meeting with commissioners and district magistrates regarding the directive of the chief minister through video-conferencing.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary also asked the officers concerned to ensure boring and re-boring of handpumps in the Bundelkhand region.