September 16, 2016 | UPDATED 16:55 IST
For instance in Madhya Pradesh, details about ration cards are visible on the portal but BPL category is also shown, while in most states the details are not updated in a proper format.
Urging the states to address gaps for achieving full computerisation of PDS, Paswan said 24.28 crore ration cards have been digitised in the country, of which only 65 per cent are seeded with Aadhaar numbers.
No initiative has been taken on Aadhaar seeding in Bihar, Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland, he noted.
In case of online foodgrains allocation, the minister said though 28 states/UTs have implemented, there are some issues like no clear bifurcation of NFSA and state specific schemes.
In automation of supply-chain management, Paswan said 15 states/UTs are yet to implement but 18 States/UTs that are implementing have not done it properly.
SMS registration facility is not available for getting alerts for events like stock released from state godowns, stock delivery at fair price shops etc. Monthly summary report is not available for SMSs sent to beneficiary, he added.
On automation of fair price shops (FPSs), the minister said that only 1.42 lakh shops have installed ePoS machines out of 5.28 lakh in 20 states/UTs. About 13 states/UTs such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab and West Bengal -- have not made much progress in last one year, he said.
The minister also asked states to ensure redressal mechanism is put in place to address NFSA related grievances.
The government provides Rs 1.30 lakh crore food subsidy. At present, 71 crore beneficiaries are covered under the NFSA against the target of 85 crores, he added. PTI LUX BAL