Centre has sought report from Jharkhand government over the death of a 11-year-old girl reportedly due to starvation. It will also send a team to probe the incident. <br/><br/>In a series of tweets, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said, it is a matter of concern that even after three months of implementation of Food Security Act in the state, the beneficiary did not get the benefit. <br/><br/>However, the people are entitled to get allowances of 1.25 times higher than the MSP, if they are not getting ration under the Act. <br/><br/>He said, the Central government has given food grains to state government every month. The Minister demanded action against the officers responsible for the lapses saying he has also asked Food Secretary to probe it. <br/>'<br/>Last month, the girl died at her village in Simdega district, months after the administration allegedly stopped giving her family subsidized food.
News On AIR | October 18, 2017 6:09 PM
Centre seeks report over death of 11 year old girl reportedly due to starvation