End to End Computerisation of PDS (e‑PDS)
ePDS has been implemented across the State covering for Online Ration Cards Management, Allocation, Supply Chain Management, Ration distribution through PoS devices at FPS using Aadhaar based authentication using both Cash and Cashless (successfully carried out in Ambala and Panchkula on pilot basis) modes. During the COVID Lockdown, 5,94,646 DRTs (Distress Ration Tokens) have been generated for providing ration to the needy people who do not have any valid Ration Card and food grains have been distributed to all these needy people.
The total number of Ration Cards in the State are 38,27,653
| Card Type | Count (No. of Ration Card) |
|---|---|
| APL | 1,124,594 |
| AAY | 249,740 |
| OPH | 1,575,403 |
| CBPL | 442,233 |
| SBPL | 435,683 |
This system caters to more than 16,29,3419 beneficiaries. The computerization of ePDS has resulted in transparency in the system and thereby adding savings to the State exchequer by carrying out de-duplication of beneficiaries.