Former workers of Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation have raised alarms over wheat distribution woes in public distribution system (PDS). In a letter to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay,members of All India Employees Provident Fund Pensioners Association pointed to problems with current procurement levels.
The association said illicit market sellers don't find wheat as profitable as rice . This forces consumers,especially those with diabetes,to pay more when buying staples like flour elsewhere.
To tackle these issues,group urged state to push for higher wheat quota from central government,shifting focus from rice. They called for premium wheat flour and semolina in PDS,arguing such steps would cut illegal rice diversion and benefit state economically.
The association also urged Food Corporation of India to send wheat directly to selected roller flour mills,skipping TNCSC warehouses . This could cut handling and transport costs. They stressed need for coordinated effort among government bodies,highlighting Cooperation Department's role in getting wheat for PDS and retail . A streamlined approach could boost efficiency…but will it?
