Piyush Goyal inaugurates Public Systems Lab (PSL) at IIT Delhi

Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textile Piyush Goyal said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address yesterday articulated the making of a developed nation and gave a clarion call of Jai Anusandhaan, as one of the important pillars for becoming a developed India. Referring to the PM’s clarion call of Jai Anusandhaan, Goyal said, “What better way than to launch the Public Systems Lab on the first day of entering into Amrit Kaal”. He was speaking at the inauguration of  the Public Systems Lab at IIT Delhi.

The Minister said, “Public systems lab can play a vital role in multiple ways. Public food procurement and distribution are crucial programmes in which this innovation can contribute immensely”. “Public Systems lab is a perfect example of innovation that will contribute towards the development of our nation and rid the country of corruption by bringing in efficiency in the Public Distribution System”.

Speaking about the Government’s thrust on Innovation and use of innovative solutions in making the public delivery system more effective and efficient, Goyal said, “through Government initiatives like PMGKAY, India has been a role model for the world in dealing with food security in the wake of the pandemic. Despite the massive pandemic, Government through One Nation, One Ration Card ensured food security for all”.

Complimenting IIT Delhi and the World Food Programme for setting up the Public Systems Lab, Goyal said the research work being done will showcase to the world India’s use of technology and innovation for making the public delivery system more efficient and effective.