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The document proposes reforms to improve the efficiency of India's Public Distribution System to address significant problems with corruption, leakage, storage, and transportation that currently prevent food subsidies from reaching many of the 230 million food insecure people in India. The key aspects of the proposed solution include: 1) Issuing multi-application smart cards to citizens to enable transparent digital transactions at fair price shops; 2) Barcoding food grain packets for accurate tracking; and 3) Establishing a district-level management system with dedicated teams. The reforms aim to minimize leakage, reduce wastage, and make monitoring easier to ensure subsidies benefit the poor as intended with minimal corruption.
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Aasmaan
This document proposes reforms to improve the Public Distribution System in India by reducing corruption and leakage. It suggests implementing a Multi-Application Smart Card system linked to a database of beneficiaries to ensure accurate distribution of food grains. Additional reforms like barcoding food packets, decentralizing operations, and establishing a transparency portal and complaint system are proposed. The estimated annual additional funding required per district is 2.65 crores but would save an estimated 19,000 crores annually by reducing corruption in the PDS. Challenges around implementation and technology adoption are also discussed.
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The document discusses proposed reforms to India's Public Distribution System to address various issues like targeting of beneficiaries, leakages, and food quality and availability. Some key reforms proposed include:
1) Replacing ration cards with Unique Identification cards with biometric authentication and a database backend for real-time access to beneficiary information.
2) Implementing a mobile fair price shop program using portable shops equipped with electronic devices to better serve remote areas.
3) Setting up localized grain banks and grading systems to reduce transportation losses and ensure food quality before distribution.
4) Involving local communities and elected officials to improve targeting of beneficiaries and spread awareness about the reforms.
The proposed reforms aim to introduce technology
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The PDS system in India faces many problems including high transportation costs, poor food quality, limited food options, and leakages. A proposed solution involves digitization of procurement centers, use of POS systems and GPS tracking for transportation, building community grain banks for more nutrition options, and "Freedom Cards" for cashless distribution to prevent leakages while providing consumer choice. Institutional involvement of technical schools could help develop rural infrastructure and streamline implementation of the reformed PDS system.
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The public distribution system in India suffers from significant leakage and loss of food grains. Around 38% of food grains are over-allotted, 39% are lost during distribution, and 17% are lost due to active theft or spoilage. Various state governments report leakage rates exceeding 50% of supplies. Implementing new identification procedures for beneficiaries using Aadhaar and socio-economic data, installing tracking technologies, and outsourcing storage and distribution to private partners could help reduce leakage and better target intended recipients. Additional investments in infrastructure and information systems are needed but may save substantial amounts of food grains currently lost in the system.
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1) The document discusses improving the reach and efficiency of India's Public Distribution System (PDS) by plugging leaks. Currently, only 10% of intended subsidies reach the poor, with 61% of households excluded and 25% unintended beneficiaries.
2) It proposes integrating Aadhar cards with ration cards, converting paper cards to smart cards, and installing smart card readers at PDS shops. Private companies investing in PDS through CSR could ensure standard processes for transport, storage, and supply of food grains.
3) Estimates show the proposed solutions could save the government approximately Rs. 15,888.64 crores annually by reducing costs and improving targeting of beneficiaries. Private investment and innovation could further boost
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The document proposes solutions to improve the reach and efficiency of India's Public Distribution System (PDS). It identifies key issues like only 10% of intended benefits reaching the poor and 43% being illegally diverted. The proposed solutions are: (1) Training 3355 volunteers to track food grain distribution in 671 districts; and (2) A Public Distribution Portal System for monitoring. This will address the main cause of non-viability of Fair Price Shops leading to diversions. The solutions will require Rs. 15.48 crore in funding and have benefits like empowering volunteers, improving distribution, and reducing corruption in PDS. Challenges around stakeholder buy-in, volunteer willingness, and literacy are also addressed
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1) Replacing ration cards with Unique Identification cards with biometric authentication and a database backend for real-time access to beneficiary information.
2) Implementing a mobile fair price shop program using portable shops equipped with electronic devices to better serve remote areas.
3) Setting up localized grain banks and grading systems to reduce transportation losses and ensure food quality before distribution.
4) Involving local communities and elected officials to improve targeting of beneficiaries and spread awareness about the reforms.
The proposed reforms aim to introduce technology
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The PDS system in India faces many problems including high transportation costs, poor food quality, limited food options, and leakages. A proposed solution involves digitization of procurement centers, use of POS systems and GPS tracking for transportation, building community grain banks for more nutrition options, and "Freedom Cards" for cashless distribution to prevent leakages while providing consumer choice. Institutional involvement of technical schools could help develop rural infrastructure and streamline implementation of the reformed PDS system.
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The document discusses problems with India's Public Distribution System (PDS) including significant leakages that prevent food grains from reaching target groups. It proposes a solution of introducing information technology through a centralized server connecting procurement, state, district and individual ration shops. Fingerprint scanners would ensure delivery to cardholders. This would increase transparency and efficiency while providing jobs. Implementation would require procurement of computers and scanners through tenders, with initial costs repaid through small cardholder fees. Success would be measured by reduced leakages and ease of monitoring scarcity and demand. Challenges around literacy and costs could be addressed through training and cost recovery.
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1) The document discusses improving the reach and efficiency of India's Public Distribution System (PDS) by plugging leaks. Currently, only 10% of intended subsidies reach the poor, with 61% of households excluded and 25% unintended beneficiaries.
2) It proposes integrating Aadhar cards with ration cards, converting paper cards to smart cards, and installing smart card readers at PDS shops. Private companies investing in PDS through CSR could ensure standard processes for transport, storage, and supply of food grains.
3) Estimates show the proposed solutions could save the government approximately Rs. 15,888.64 crores annually by reducing costs and improving targeting of beneficiaries. Private investment and innovation could further boost
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The document proposes solutions to improve the reach and efficiency of India's Public Distribution System (PDS). It identifies key issues like only 10% of intended benefits reaching the poor and 43% being illegally diverted. The proposed solutions are: (1) Training 3355 volunteers to track food grain distribution in 671 districts; and (2) A Public Distribution Portal System for monitoring. This will address the main cause of non-viability of Fair Price Shops leading to diversions. The solutions will require Rs. 15.48 crore in funding and have benefits like empowering volunteers, improving distribution, and reducing corruption in PDS. Challenges around stakeholder buy-in, volunteer willingness, and literacy are also addressed
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- 1. Plugging The Leaks TEAM DETAILS UTKARSH KUMAR, NAVEEN KUMAR, RUBAL PRAKASH, ABHIYUDAYA MISHRA , VIKAS RANJAN. BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PATNA. Improving reach and efficiency of the Public Distribution System TEAM NAME : AASMAAN
- 2. Despite for the Indian Government spending Rs 85000cr, about 230 million people strive for food in India In fact to provide Re 1 to the poor, the GOI spends Rs 3.75 but due to corruption in PDS only Rs 0.375 reaches finally. PROBLEMS :- • Identification Error Rs 4,360 cr of the subsidy goes to the non-poor in 2012-13. • Leakage at Different Levels 57% of the PDS does not reach the intended people, due to leakage at different levels. • Storage Approx Rs 380 cr & 1.7 lakhs Tonnes of food grains were wasted In 2012-2013 due to storage problem . • Transportation Approx Rs 339 cr & 18.4 lakhs. Tonnes of food grains were wasted In 2012-2013 due to transportation problem . •Non-Transparency Non-transparency at different levels and lack of Public Awareness. Virtually non existence vigilance machinery at the grass root level. • Weak & corrupt Administration – Undue political interference, lack of adequate supervision over PDS operation at field level and laxity which often does not result in any punishment to culprit found at the supervisory. Unit 2004- 2005 2009- 2010 Distribution of Food via PDS ration shops Mn Tons 41.5 48.9 PDS Food Received by the population , NSS Mn Tons 13.2 25.3 % Leakage of Food via PDS ration shops 68.2% 48.3% Food Subsidy- Ministry of Finance Rs. Crores 24479 59621 Food subsidy according to NSS Rs. Crores 8474 38875 PDS corruption estimate Rs. Crores 16005 20746
- 3. A Major Problem : Corruption GOI FCIFarm FPS Block District State Corruption (20,747cr) Poor Food subsidy for PDS Rs.85,000 cr (2012-13) 73% Money spent in public transfer. Rs.62,050 cr 27% expected to reach the poor. Rs.22,950 cr Rs.20,747 cr (24.4%) Drained out due to corruption Finally only 3.6%; Rs.2203 cr reach the poor. Problem The country facing the problem today is not one of shortage of food grains but of managing the surplus. Corrupt implementing machinery and sleepy and sloppy programme where there is freedom to play with its great objectives with impunity to derive unlawful pecuniary benefits. The Present Scenario of PDS
- 4. Complaint & Awareness Centre MULTI- APPLICATION SMART CARD (MASC) Bar-Code in Packets of Food Grain Reform of PDS System The whole power of controlling the PDS will be exercised by the District . This decentralises the powers to the state. Smart cum ATM cards for all citizens, with the Thumb Impressions(of atleast 2members in a family) as their password. It would result from surveys done on a regular basis conducted by NSS and asserted by UIDs. The Smart Cards will be registered with Mobile no. and bank account of the people. All food grains will come properly packed with a unique barcode on each of them. Each packet contains the amount of food grain which the GOI seeks to provide to each person. This ensures efficient distribution system. The packing of food supplies will be done by electronic system. IVRS System , Toll Free No. & Internet Complaint Box to make the people aware of their rights and latest government schemes and also to Register complaints. Brief of The Proposed Solution :-
- 5. New policy for FPS Owners Web Portal Building Transport Network Advantage over existing System FPS owners earn Commission on the supplies they render and amount of food grains they store. Licence to the FPS are given on Storage basis. Web Portal containing all the information about PDS, visible to all people. A separate Login Section for Monitoring Committee & concerned officers to manage information on procurement , allocation and off take at all levels of the distribution system. Distribution of supplies is done on district level basis. Each district is responsible for procurement and deliver of food grains in its area. In case of shortage of Food Grains in a District, it collects supplies from its surrounding nearby districts having surplus. Effective handling of complaints. Error free and correct allotment and movement of foodgrains to FPS through E-Governance.
- 6. Implementing the plan :- *The work of Block level & FPS can also be substituted by Private Agencies .
- 7. Name, photo, Address, Bank account , UID no., Mobile no., biometrics category in which the beneficiary falls and the monthly entitlement of the beneficiary, family members. Data stored on smart cum ATM card Data is developed on the basis of survey, verified by bank, UID, LPG card and other cards(PAN, D.L, Credit, visa card, etc.) Verification of data or identity Working of card Distribution of card Using biometrics as a tool for authentication of identity of beneficiaries. Response on complete transactionRegister complaints. • Swiping the card • Thump impression • Scanning barcode on packets • Providing sealed packets of food grains • Updating system • Conformation message on registered mobile no. • Circulating updated information to district center • Getting information through IVRS • Filling complain through toll free no. • Online Complaint Box to make the people aware of their rights and latest government schemes and also to Register complaints MULTI-APPLICATION SMART CARD (MASC)
- 8. District head District food & supply team Transport team Monitoring team Finance team Technical team Block level supply team District management system At Centre – Manages fund, does survey and set up guidelines to the System. e.g.– set MSP(Minimum Support Price), Subsidized Price, Amount of food grain allotted to the people At State – Manages fund (optional) & does survey of the system. At District – District Level Management System At block -- F.P.S level supply team Provides food grains by electronic Keeps a store of food grains atleast one month in advance Organisational Structure Collects supplies from other districts and provides it to other districts & block level. Provides Food grains to the FPS. Transports Food grains & keeps an account of the supplies received & dispatched Deals with money related issues Web portal management, IVRS and SMS updates. Keeps a Check of proper functioning of other Teams
- 9. Transportation cost Storage(Commission) cost Barcoded packet cost Computerization cost Technical team(5×4.5lakh pa) Finance team(6×4.6lakh pa) Logistics cost Technology cost Organization cost TotaladditionalFundingRequired Card Swapping Machine INR 50lakh Pa Smart card cost INR 75 lakhs INR 50 lakhs INR 1.4 cr # An average of 2.65cr of additional funding will be required, per district annually. IVRS & Toll Free No. cost Proposed funding will be provided by the central govt. Total funding required for implementing this scheme(for whole country) will be 1714.65cr (647×2.65cr) which is 8.26% of the total estimated PDS corruption(20747cr).
- 10. Impact & Reach Minimum Leakage Benefits for Poor Reduced Wastage Easy monitoring and inspection Food grain for every card. Choice to collect grains from any FPS centre. Awareness of their rights. Toll free number for complaints. Satisfaction, in terms of quality & quantity. Reduced wastage/spoilage of food grains. Availability of sufficient food at the FPS, when required. Reduced storage burden on FCI. FCI can buy & store more grains. Increased Storage & Transportation infrastructure. Transparent operation at each level. Easy data updating. Better identification. Detailed information about allocation & off take of PDS, at any level. **The GDP of India would get increased. Ensuring no loss in weight of packets. Proper record of each card holder through UID & Computer Database. Transaction through Bank Accounts, instead of cash.
- 11. Challenges and Risks Concept Risks • Difficulty in handling Multi-Application Smart Cards by illiterate people • There are still some chances of Inclusion errors • Unavailability of skilled workers at FPS. • Problem of identifying a customer, if the Card Swapping Machine goes out of order. • Lack of interest among rural people towards learning and use of new technologies/facilities. • Chances of change of fingerprints of labourers. Mitigation Factors Implementation Factors • Government do not see the viability of this scheme. • Advertising and Awareness Campaign • Workers will be trained with new technology. • Universalization of PDS : Entitlement of same PDS, i.e. equal subsidies/food grains to all, irrespective of their financial/social status (along with the proposed plan) to completely remove the Inclusion errors. Source of funds for universal PDS : - o Money saved from leakage. o Reducing TAX exemptions.(The Right to Food Campaign estimates that Rs.1,56lakh crore would be required for universal PDS, which is about 1/3rd of tax exemptions given by the Central govt. in 2009-10.) • An alternate offline mechanism, by which the IVRS system would generate a customer’s unique code to identify the customer, using his registered mobile no. • The proposed Biometric System would accept if the fingerprints match is more than 75%.
- 12. References •Planning Commission. (2005). Performance Evaluation of Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). •Bhalla, Surjit S. (2012, Jan 7). Enhancing Corruption the NAC Way. Oxus Investments •Press Information Bureau (2012, Dec 17). Review of Food grains Procurement Policy RBI handbook of Statistics, Ministry of Finance, Budget statements, different years. •International Journal of Business Economics & Management Research. •Discussion paper (DEC 2012): National Food Security bill, Ministry of Agriculture ,Govt. of India. •Report on computerization of PDS by JUSTICE WADHWA COMMITTEE. •Report by Ministry of Rural Development on the methodology for conducting the BPL Census. •Report on National Food Security Bill by Dr. C.RANGARAJAN • RBI handbook of Statistics, Ministry of Finance, Budget statements, different years. ...