Summary: To further improve targeted public distribution system and ensure that food grains reach the real eligible beneficiaries, biometric verification system will be introduced in all the fair price shops in Hoshangabad, Harda, Khandwa and Burhanpur districts. Aadhaar and mobile numbers of eligible families are being collected during current month in concerning districts.According to the directives, Aadhaar number of minimum one member of every eligible family under public distribution system should be entered in database so that family’s validity can be established through POS machine at the time of distribution of materials. Mobile number of minimum one member of every eligible family should also be entered so that he can be informed about availability of stock at fair price shop through SMS.
To further improve targeted public distribution system and ensure that food grains reach the real eligible beneficiaries, biometric verification system will be introduced in all the fair price shops in Hoshangabad, Harda, Khandwa and Burhanpur districts. For this, POS machines will be installed at fair price shops in these districts.Food and Civil Supplies Department has directed collectors to ensure implementation of this scheme in both urban and rural areas of these districts. Aadhaar and mobile numbers of eligible families are being collected during current month in concerning districts.According to the directives, Aadhaar number of minimum one member of every eligible family under public distribution system should be entered in database so that family’s validity can be established through POS machine at the time of distribution of materials. Mobile number of minimum one member of every eligible family should also be entered so that he can be informed about availability of stock at fair price shop through SMS.