Ludhiana, March 6 -- Punjab State Food Commission chairman Bal Mukand Sharma on Wednesday conducted a surprise inspection at various government ration depots in the district. The purpose was to inspect the ration distribution by depots.

Sharma checked the depots in Barewal road and other areas. He interacted with beneficiaries who had come to collect their ration and provided them with information about their rights. Officials of food and civil supplies department were also present during the inspection.

Sharma said the government had been distributing wheat under a three-month plan from January to March. According to data, around 87% wheat has already been distributed in the district. "Additionally, the introduction of biometric machin...