Guwahati, July 23 -- Assam Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai on Thursday chaired a video conference with officials of the district administrations of the major flood-affected districts of Upper Assam and North Assam to review the lifting and distribution of relief materials, availability of essential commodities, stock position and prevailing market prices.

The meeting comprehensively assessed the prevailing flood situation and reviewed measures to ensure uninterrupted availability of food grains and other essential commodities in the affected districts.

The Minister directed all District Commissioners and district officials to maintain close coordination among all concerned agencies and ensure timely d...