An MoU signed to increase efficiency and accountability in food grain procurement and distribution

Current Context: The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 13, 2024, in New Delhi.

• Key Details:
• Aim: To enhance the efficiency and accountability of food grain procurement and distribution.
• Performance Benchmarks: The MoU outlines specific performance benchmarks for FCI depots, focusing on:
• Capacity utilization
• Minimizing operational losses
• Enhancing security measures
• Modernizing and automating processes.
• Objective: To optimize the use of public funds in managing food security operations and ensure that food subsidy funds are managed with the highest level of efficiency.

Question:

1 What is the main objective of the MoU signed between the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) on September 13, 2024?

• A) To increase food grain production
• B) To improve the efficiency and accountability of food grain procurement and distribution
• C) To launch a new food subsidy program
• D) To privatize food distribution

Answer: B) The MoU aims to enhance the efficiency and accountability of food grain procurement and distribution to optimize public fund usage in managing food security operations.