Panchkula, Sept. 23 -- In a sweeping overhaul that turns the Public Distribution System from a leaky pipeline into a digitally sealed delivery network, Haryana Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Rajesh Nagar announced on Wednesday that the state is prioritising technology, transparency and accountability to ensure that not a single grain meant for the poor is diverted, delayed or diluted.

Addressing a direct interaction with ration depot holders at the PWD Rest House here, Nagar served notice that the era of manual opacity is ending.

New ration depots will soon be allotted across the state to strengthen last-mile access, while the margins payable to depot holders will be credited directly to their bank account...