Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Shortage of ration worth Rs 2 crore was reported in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. An initial inquiry revealed discrepancies in the ration stock in the Public Distribution System (PDS) machines here.
Residents complained they have been receiving less food grains than their entitled amount from ration shops.
During the investigation, officials checked 11 ration shops and found a significant difference between the quantity of ration shown in the PDS system and the actual stock available in the shops.
The district administration immediately ordered a detailed probe to find out how such large-scale misuse happened.
Authorities said the misuse appeared to have been done by manipulating the PDS system using login IDs and passwords of officials.
They are now searching for the responsible officers and employees involved in this case.
Residents have expressed worry over the shortage of ration, which has affected many families who rely on government-supplied food grains.
The administration has assured the public that strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty in this case.
The probe is ongoing, and officials are expected to release more details once the investigation is completed.
This case highlights the need for stricter monitoring of ration distribution to ensure that food grains reach the people who need them the most.
