Digital distribution of rice will reduce irregularities and corruption: Palak

State Minister for
Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak, expressed hope
that corruption and irregularities would be significantly diminished by
distributing aid to the helpless and destitute in the country using digital
cards with QR codes. He expressed such optimism while providing food aid to 120
helpless and jobless families in Sukash and Dahiya Unions of Singra Upazila on
Sunday (April 26).
The state minister said
the software for distribution of rice in this manner would be coordinated
between the Ministry of Food, the Ministry of Relief, and the Ministry of
Agriculture through the Central Database. Besides, the concerned department
will be able to know where and how much rice has been distributed in any name
only after searching. In this way, no one will be able to pick up one's rice.
This will ensure transparency and accountability.