In a bid to further improve the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Chhattisgarh, the State Government has identified 20 officers from Civil Supplies Corporation and State Warehousing Corporation who would carry out surprise inspections of godowns in all the 27 districts of the State.
Notably, Chief Minister Raman Singh had ordered senior officers of both the departments to carry out surprise inspections of godowns in a raid style on their levels, so that constant watch could be kept over the availability of ration on the ground level.
Managing Director of Civil Supplies Corporation and State Warehousing Corporation, Brijesh Chandra Mishra called a meeting officials of both the Corporations and reviewed works related to storage and supply of ration.
Addressing officers, Mishra asked to carry out surprise inspections of godowns and inspect the quality of rice, wheat, gram and salt stored there. After inspection, the report should be presented in the Office of Managing Director, he said.
The officers have also been given the responsibility for ensuring the availability of ration in accordance with quota allotted for the fair price shops and also monitor the system. They have been directed to follow first- come-first-served basis system.
Considering the accessibility factor in difficult terrains of the State during the monsoon season, officers have been directed to beforehand stock ration for three months in those areas.
The Managing Director also directed officers to maintain cleanliness, repair, maintain approach road and place stock card in the godowns.