05-05-2025
PDS godowns in Karnataka to get CCTV cameras to plug leakages
To plug leakages in the public distribution system, the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department has decided to install CCTV cameras in godowns, GPS-based vehicle tracking system, and command control system.
'Anna Suvidha'
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs K.H. Muniyappa on Monday chaired a meeting with the officials and said PDS quota of food would be delivered at the doorsteps of senior citizens aged above 75 under the 'Anna Suvidha' scheme. There are 5.3 lakh beneficiaries.
The installation of CCTV cameras, GPS-based vehicle tracking system, and command control system would cost ₹5 crore.
It was also decided that the electronic weighing machine and point-of-sale system would be synced using Information Technology tools to check the leakage and ensure appropriate distribution of the food items to eligible beneficiaries..
Transport cost
It was decided that transportation cost of Anna Bhagya rice would be hiked from ₹35 to ₹45 per quintal. Priority would be given to set up PDS shops in SC/ST localities, he added.
