FCI Foodgrain Bag QR Tagging Extended to Three More States
Why in the news
The government widened a digital tracing system for foodgrain sacks handled by the Food Corporation of India to three additional states.
Key facts
- New states: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha.
- Tool: QR codes attached to FCI foodgrain bags.
- Benefit 1: end-to-end tracking of how foodgrain moves.
- Benefit 2: more transparency and a check on bag recycling.
- Benefit 3: smoother subsidy distribution through ePoS systems.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Implementer | Centre, with FCI bags |
| States added | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha |
| Purpose | Tracking, transparency, anti-recycling, subsidy delivery |
Exam angle
- Agency whose bags are tagged: Food Corporation of India.
- Technology: QR code and ePoS.
- Expect a question on the three states added.