PM Modi to interact with representatives of organisations who provided ration kits to people during lockdown in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will interact with representatives of Varanasi-based social organisations who provided ration kits and food packets to people during the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will interact with representatives of Varanasi-based social orgsations who provided ration kits and food packets to people during the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

According to the release of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), he will interact with orgsations representatives via video conferencing to discuss their experience.

During the nationwide lockdown, the residents of Varanasi and members of social orgsations, through their own efforts as well as by providing assistance to the district administration, ensured that food was timely available for everyone in need, a PMO statement said.

"Over 100 orgsations in Varanasi distributed almost 20 lakh food packets and 2 lakh dry ration kits via food cell of District Administration through individual efforts," said a release.

Apart from food distribution, these orgzations were instrumental in the distribution of masks, stizers and they have been honoured as 'corona warriors' by the District Administration.

These orgzations serve in diverse fields including education, social, religious, health, hotels/social clubs and other professional sectors.

( With inputs from ANI )