492 workers, 49 supervisors collecting Family Card data in Pirojpur

PIROJPUR, Oct 12: A total 492 workers and 49 supervisors have been recruited under the Family Card distribution programme in the district to collect data on the card programme. 

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Golam Rabbani informed this at a press conference and orientation meeting chaired by him at his official conference room on Monday afternoon, while Minister for Social Welfare Professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, MP, was the chief guest and State Minister Farjana Sharmin, MP, and Secretary of the ministry Dr Md Abu Yousuf were special guests. 

The DC said 44 workers have been recruited in Pirojpur Sadar, 29 in Kawkhali, 34 in Zianagar, 70 in Bhandaria, 117 in Mathbaria, 74 in Nazirpur and 92 in Nesarabad. On the other hand, 7 supervisors have been recruited in Pirojpur Sadar, 3 in Kawkhali, 3 in Zianagar, 7 in Bhandaria, 12 in Mathbaria, 9 in Nesarabad and 8 in Nazirpur. 

He also said eligible families will come under the programme and through this family-based social security will be ensured. Getting data and information would be cross-checked and verified with full transparency. 

Additional DC (General) Md Mahmudur Rahman Mamun, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Iftekharul Islam Shamim, Acting Deputy Director of Department of Social Services Ibrahim Khalil and other officials were present.