Dimapur, Oct. 15 -- Nagaland's Department of Food and Civil Supplies on Wednesday launched the General Household Scheme (GHH) to provide food grain assistance to eligible households that are not covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.

The scheme was formally inaugurated by KT Sukhalu, adviser to the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, at the directorate's office in Kohima.

Speaking at the launch, Sukhalu said the initiative was designed to address the gap in food grain allocation following the implementation of the NFSA and extend food security support to households excluded from the existing Public Distribution System (PDS).

He clarified that the scheme would be open to all Indian citizens who meet the prescribed...