JAMMU, May 10: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday appealed to people to remain calm and avoid panic, assuring them that there is no shortage of essential commodities including food grains, petroleum products and cooking gas.
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma made the appeal amid the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan.
“The general public is appealed to remain calm and avoid panic. There is no shortage of essential commodities, including food grains, petroleum products and LPG across the Union Territory,” the minister said. He said sufficient stocks are available at all distribution points and necessary arrangements are in place to maintain regular supplies.
“There is absolutely no need to panic. We have adequate reserves, and my team of dedicated officers is constantly monitoring the situation and taking timely decisions to ensure uninterrupted supply,” Sharma, who is also holding the portfolio of transport among others, said.
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