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Karnataka launches QR code system to report unhygienic food
The Karnataka government made a new way for people to complain about bad food and medicine.
It is called the Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System, or IPGRS.
People can use their phones to scan a special picture called a QR code.
This picture will be shown at restaurants and medicine shops.
When someone scans it, they can tell the government about problems.
Problems can be dirty food places, old medicine, or medicine that costs too much.
They can also report bad reactions to medicine and fake food colours.
The government will be able to see and track these complaints.
The health minister said this is the first time such a system has been made in India.
This helps keep food and medicine safe for everyone.
Karnataka launched the QR code-based Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS) on Monday in Bengaluru.
Citizens can register and track complaints about unhygienic food, expired or overpriced medicines, and other violations.
Health Minister UT Khader unveiled the QR code and called IPGRS the first such initiative in India.
The system is integrated with the government's Centre for E-governance.
QR codes must be displayed at all eateries and drug stores, covering issues like adverse drug reactions and artificial food colours.
- Who
- The Karnataka government and Health Minister UT Khader
- What
- Launched the QR code-based Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS) for public complaints
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- When
- Monday
- Why
- To let citizens register and track complaints about unhygienic food, expired or overpriced medicines, and other violations
Key facts
- System name
- Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS)
- Unveiled by
- Health Minister UT Khader
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Distinction
- First such initiative in India
- Integration
- Centre for E-governance
- Display requirement
- All eateries and drug stores
- Complaint types
- Expired or overpriced medicines, adverse drug reactions, unhygienic food outlets, artificial food colours
Quotes
U.T. Khader
Karnataka Health Minister
“"The QR code must be displayed at all the eateries and drug stores. Citizens can scan and register their complaints, if any. They can lodge complaints related to expired or overpriced medicines, adverse drug reactions, unhygienic food outlets and the use of artificial food colours."”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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