Abstract: A significant part of the challenges in a Public Distribution System (PDS) emanates from Bogus (ration cards belonging to fictitious families) and Shadow (genuine ration cards used by someone else) ration cards in the system. If the bogus cards can be substantially weeded out and a mechanism put in place to positively confirm and track the individual beneficiary off take on a monthly basis, then leakage would become more difficult to hide, the problems relating to PDS leakages, transparency and transportation would get resolved. A solution that improves the quality of the beneficiary database and that can track Individual Beneficiary off take coupled with a computerized MIS system can effectively improve the PDS system. By leveraging some of the large e-governance initiatives that are being rolled out, the solution can be implemented swiftly and cost effectively. In this paper it is proposed to have web based design of ‘public portal’ to achieve transparency regarding PDS. The design aims at the display of information related to Fair Price Shops (FPS) with respect to associated ration cards, entitlement of beneficiaries, stock positions at Mandal Level Stock points (godowns), movement of stocks, stock availability at each FPS etc. The portal is also designed to allow a card holder to login his/her complaints, and to get the contact details of F&CS officers in the vicinity. Under the portal some static information, which is permanent, can also be included for display.
Keywords: PDS, Smart Card, FPS, Ration Card.
Title: Consumer Information System for Public Distribution System (PDS) In Warangal District, Telangana State
Author: S. Srinivas, N. Selvaraj, C.S.P. Rao
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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