<p>The Rajasthan government on Friday banned photography during distribution of food packets and ration among the needy in the state.</p>.<p>Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said food and ration distribution among the poor should be taken as a service and should not be made a medium of publicity and competition.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-lockdown-in-focus-as-indias-tally-goes-past-5800-global-toll-crosses-85000-817763.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>Gehlot said the needy should be benefitted and those who are capable should not take undue advantage.</p>.<p>"Poor and destitute people, who have become completely dependent on the government, have the first right on ration and cooked food packets,” he said.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/coronavirus" target="_blank">CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</a></strong></p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p>Gehlot directed the district collectors to encourage NGOs and other organisations to come forward to help the needy.</p>.<p>He said social distancing norms should be followed while distributing food packets among the needy.</p>
<p>The Rajasthan government on Friday banned photography during distribution of food packets and ration among the needy in the state.</p>.<p>Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said food and ration distribution among the poor should be taken as a service and should not be made a medium of publicity and competition.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-lockdown-in-focus-as-indias-tally-goes-past-5800-global-toll-crosses-85000-817763.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>Gehlot said the needy should be benefitted and those who are capable should not take undue advantage.</p>.<p>"Poor and destitute people, who have become completely dependent on the government, have the first right on ration and cooked food packets,” he said.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/coronavirus" target="_blank">CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL COVERAGE ONLY ON DH</a></strong></p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p>Gehlot directed the district collectors to encourage NGOs and other organisations to come forward to help the needy.</p>.<p>He said social distancing norms should be followed while distributing food packets among the needy.</p>