Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 24: After it was reported that the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has been shifting rice from its godown in Sangrama in North Kashmir’s Baramulla to Kralhar for further distribution, the FCI today stated that the grains shifted will not be distributed until quality check.
The FCI said that due to heavy losses in the year 2016 and 2020 and to arrive at actual losses caused to the exchequer, Zero Physical Verification (PV) through 100% weighment of stocks is under process at PEG Sangrama in Baramulla.
“To complete the Zero PV process, the stocks are being shifted and kept separately at nearby FSD Baramulla godown (Kralhal). These stocks shifted from PEG Baramulla (Sangrama) shall not be issued under PDS till all the quality parameters are found as per Government of India Guidelines,” FCI said.
It said that in case the stocks are not found fit for human consumption, the same will be liquidated through a tender sale under the damaged category as per norms.
“It is also added that a joint check is mandatory by FCI &CAPD before the issue of stock from FCI godown. The stocks are being lifted by CAPD only after their satisfaction on quality and quantity of stock,” FCI said.
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