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| CAPD have no funds to repair its godowns in J&K | | Tonnes of ration lost to rats, insects | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 18:Funds shortage has forced the Consumers Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD) department to stop all the plans to renovate its godowns and storage facilities, which are in dilapidated conditions and major reason for the loss of food grains and infections.Official sources revealed that the most of the godowns have been constructed about 40 years ago and they need major repair but the adequate funds are not been provided to the department, which is a worrisome situation. Recently, an animal carcass was found in an old godown of warehouse, which generated public debate over upkeep of space meant for storage facilities and exposed the hollow claims of the CAPD department in keeping its facilities clean. Sources said that since the beginning of the monsoon season most of the godowns are under threat of leakages from ceiling and it become breeding grounds for rats and other insects, which infest food grains posing health risks for consumers. Sources said that though the directions have been passed to maintain the hygiene and monitor the quality of the food grains being supplied to the people in the wake of repeated complaints about poor quality of ration being supplied in the state, but shortage of funds have crippled these efforts.
Sources said the Food Corporation of India (FCI) had also directed the CAPD to improve the quality of the ration being supplied to the consumers in the state, but the department did not pay any heed to the directions of FCI. |
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