India, May 20 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Pralhad Joshi today launched three major digital initiatives - the Depot Darpan Portal, and digital platforms Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata- aimed at transforming India's Public Distribution System (PDS). The launch event, held here today, marked a significant step towards enhancing transparency, improving infrastructure, and empowering both beneficiaries and frontline workers involved in the delivery of subsidized food grains to more than 81 crore people under the National Food Security Act.

In his address, Shri Joshi reaffirmed the Government's commitment to reaching the most vulnerable segme...