Bengaluru: A new public awareness message is encouraging people in Karnataka to use a simple QR code scan to register complaints related to food safety.
QR code offers an easy way to complain
The message, shared on social media, urges citizens to scan the QR code and submit their complaints concerning food safety.
Promoted with the message “Ondu sarala scan – aahaara surakshategaagi!” (One simple scan – for food safety), the initiative aims to make it easier for members of the public to raise concerns through a digital platform.
The post was shared while tagging Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Home Minister G Parameshwara, Minister for Housing, Wakf and Minority Welfare B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan and Karnataka Varthe.
Citizens encouraged to report concerns
Food safety complaints can help authorities identify concerns that require attention and enable citizens to communicate issues through an accessible channel.
The QR-based approach also provides a convenient option for people who may prefer submitting complaints digitally rather than making a physical visit to a government office.
The social media message specifically calls on citizens to scan the QR code and register their complaints, placing public participation at the centre of food safety monitoring.
Digital participation can strengthen food safety
Easy access to complaint mechanisms can encourage more people to report food-related concerns when they come across them. A simple digital process may also help improve public awareness about the importance of food safety.
The campaign’s message is straightforward: citizens can contribute to food safety by reporting concerns through the QR code provided by the authorities.