Cabinet OKs 1st phase of PDS computerization

The Cabinet committee on economic affairs on Thursday approved the first phase of the end-to-end computerization of Targeted Public Distribution System that will cost the Centre and states about Rs 884 crore with the Centre bearing half the cost. This will kickstart the process of integration of Aadhar into the PDS system, which the government believes will improve targeting of the subsidized grains and reduce leaks. The digitization of records of beneficiaries will help in weeding out fake ration cards and better targeting of subsidies...