100 per cent digitization of ration cards, cash transfer, point of sale device

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) 100 per cent digitization of ration cards has been achieved.
2) All States/UTs have been asked to compulsorily enable cash transfer of food subsidy into the bank account of beneficiaries.
- Published on 10 May 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • The entire ration card database in all the States/UTs has been digitised.
  • For bringing transparency and to check leakages & diversion of foodgrains, States/UTs have been asked to opt for any of the two models of Direct Benefit Transfer – Cash transfer of food subsidy into the bank account of beneficiaries or fair price shop (FPS) automation, which involves installation of Point of Sale (PoS) device at FPS, for authentication of beneficiaries and electronic capturing of transactions.
  • The cash transfer of food subsidy is being implemented in 3 UTs namely Chandigarh, Puducherry and partially in Dadra & Nagar Haveli. For remaining areas, States/UTs have been requested to expedite the pace of FPS automation. Out of 5.32 lakh FPSs across the country, about 1.11 lakh FPSs have been automated.

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