In order to increase transparency and accountability in operations, CCTV will be installed at all government supported ration shops in the state.
Food Minister Amarjeet Bhagat issued the instruction while chairing a review meeting of District Food Officers through video conferencing on Friday.
He instructed the officers to implement the "One Nation, One Ration Card" policy in the state from August 2020, an official statement said.
Timely action must be taken over complaints related to ration supply, the Minister said.
He instructed the officers to paint ration shops in tri-colour within a week to bring about uniformity.
Food Secretary Kamalpreet Singh said that CCTVs have already been installed in more than 50 percent of the ration shops in urban areas. He instructed the District Food Officers to ensure speedy installation of CCTVs.