Rajasthan govt bans photography during distribution of food packets

Banning photography during distribution of food and ration, among the needy, Rajasthan chief minister said on Friday that it should be taken as an act of service, not as a medium of publicity or competition. He further said that social distancing norms should be followed while distributing food packets among the needy.

Jaipur:The Rajasthan government on Friday banned photography during distribution of food packets and ration among the needy in the state.

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said that the distribution of food and ration, among the poor should be taken as an act of service not as a medium of publicity or competition.

Gehlot said the needy should be benefited and those who are capable should not take undue advantage.

"Poor and destitute people, who have become completely dependent on the government, have the first right on ration and cooked food packets, he said.

"Photography during food and ration distribution has been banned in the state. This should not be made a medium of publicity," a release quoting the chief minister said.

Gehlot directed the district collectors to encourage NGOs and other organisations to come forward to help the needy.

He said social distancing norms should be followed while distributing food packets among the needy.

PTI Report