Cabinet approves discontinuation of the services of DGS&D for procuring jute bags for food grains
No: --- Dated: Aug, 03 2016
Cabinet approves discontinuation of the services of DGS&D for procuring jute bags for food grains
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved to discontinue the services of Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) in the operation of purchase of jute bags by Government Agencies for procurement of food grains.
The CCEA further approved that from 1st November, 2016 onwards, jute bags will be procured by the Jute Commissioner of India, Ministry of Textiles.
The approval would help in eliminating multiple bodies and the Ministries which are involved for single action of jute bags procurements. It will also strengthen the scope of work vested with Jute Commissioner of India.
The CCEA further approved that from 1st November, 2016 onwards, jute bags will be procured by the Jute Commissioner of India, Ministry of Textiles.
The approval would help in eliminating multiple bodies and the Ministries which are involved for single action of jute bags procurements. It will also strengthen the scope of work vested with Jute Commissioner of India.
Courtesy – Press Information Bureau, Government of India