🖋️ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane* Maharashtra ST’s decision to make NCMC cards compulsory for women and senior citizens from September 1 has turned into another example of implementing technology before ensuring the system is ready. Server failures and scanning glitches have forced eligible passengers to buy full-fare tickets, triggering unnecessary disputes with conductors. The administration has now announced temporary manual concessions, but why was the scheme launched