Public Distribution

e-Uparjan: Re-inventing the procurement system through digitisation in Madhya Pradesh

CategoriesGoal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Knowledge & Research, PrintTags, , , ,

The e-Uparjan initiative uses versatile technological innovations in implementation and shows considerable impact in streamlining operations for the speedy and transparent transfer of Minimum Support Price (MSP) dues into the accounts of farmers directly. This initiative strengthens procurement operations, develops a near real-time reporting mechanism and a decision support system for enhancing the forecasting, monitoring Read More …

Arun ePDS: ICTs and process re-engineering for an efficient Public Distribution System in Arunachal Pradesh

CategoriesGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Knowledge & Research, PrintTags, , ,

The practical challenges of implementing the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Arunachal Pradesh led to the conceptualisation of the Arun ePDS initiative to improve delivery through process re-engineering and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The first phase, currently under implementation, is already showing significant impact in reducing the pilferage of food rations. The Read More …

Leveraging technology to provide reliable and timely information on Public Distribution System

CategoriesGoal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Knowledge & Research, PrintTags, , , , ,

The e-PDS portal (http://pdsportal.nic.in/main.aspx) of India, owned by Department of Food & Public Distribution, was conceived, developed and designed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) and was launched in October 2012 to act as a platform for providing all PDS related information in a standardized format at a central platform. The portal has been developed under Read More …