Gujarat to introduce e-ration cards

Gujarat to introduce e-ration cards

With an aim to check rising pilferage in the state's public distribution system

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

GANDHINAGAR, INDIA: The Gujarat government is planning to introduce e-ration cards to check rising pilferage in the state's public distribution system (PDS).

According to Civil Supplies Minister Narottam Patel, each barcoded card would have fingerprints and photographs of family members.

"This will prove immensely helpful in controlling pilferage. We have made a provision of Rs..3 crore for the project," he said.
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SANDIP BHATT said on 11/29/2011 9:45:14 AM:
yes, it's good idea but it will good when this e-card coming in people hand not only on paper.

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Ratan Vuppuloori said on 8/5/2011 4:35:27 PM:
I am competent to impliment this project. I would want to get involved in the implimentation

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rajesh vania said on 6/11/2011 10:19:58 AM:
super idea

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revathi said on 4/20/2011 12:15:25 PM:
superb idea.

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zab said on 7/30/2010 3:35:42 PM:
some of ration card shopers will fill the form by him self and customer should sign only so it is required for implementation of accuracy

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