Govt. does away with biometric ID system for PDS beneficiaries
The Hindu
‘Many people are finding it difficult to get their grain quota’
In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State government on Wednesday waived the mandatory biometric identification for beneficiaries of the public distribution system (PDS). An order by the Food and Civil Supplies Department said that the decision to waive the biometric identification system had been taken in the light of reports that PDS beneficiaries were finding it difficult to get their monthly quota. A release stated that alternatives such as using the mobile phone number of the beneficiaries to send an OTP had been made while ensuring adequate supply to the aged, persons with disabilities, and those who have PDS portability.
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