(a) whether the Chhattisgarh Model of targeted Public Distribution System has earned appreciation for its effectiveness and success in delivering foodgrains and other essential commodities to targeted beneficiaries;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the positive points identified by the Government therein;
(c) whether the Government has advised other States to implement this model; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the States thereto?
MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)
(a) to (d): Some States such as Chhattisgarh have demonstrated various reforms for streamlining and strengthening of Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), such as digitization, online allocation, supply chain management, etc. Based on such learning, innovation and best practices of States/UTs, this Department had come up with a plan scheme on “End-to-end Computerization of Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) Operations” during 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) which comprises activities namely, digitization of ration card/beneficiary and other databases, computerization of supply-chain management, setting up of transparency portals and grievance redressal mechanisms etc. The scheme is being implemented in all States/UTs on cost-sharing basis at a total cost of Rs.884.07 crore, out of which Government of India’s share is Rs. 489.37 crore and States/UTs share is Rs. 394.70 crore. In addition to the financial support, Central Government is also providing requisite technical support through NIC to the States/UTs as per their requirements. As reported by States/UTs, the status of implementation of the scheme (physical) upto 31.10.2015 is at Annex.
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ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 419 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 01.12.2015 IN THE LOK SABHA
Status of End-to-End Computerization of TPDS Operations
(as on31.10.2015)
S.N.
States/UTs
Ration Card
Data Digitization
RC data available on Portal
Online Allocation
Supply-Chain Management
Transparency Portal
Online Grievance
Toll-Free Number
1
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
100%
Yes
Partial
(South Andaman)-
In Progress
Yes
Yes
Yes
2
Andhra Pradesh
100%
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
Arunachal Pradesh
76%
Partially
Few locations
-
Yes
-
Yes
4
Assam
100%
Yes
Trial run in 4 districts-
-
-
Yes
Yes
5
Bihar
100%
Partially
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
Yes
6
Chandigarh
100%
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
7
Chhattisgarh
100%
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
Yes
8
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
100%
Partially
-
-
Yes
-
Yes
9
Daman and Diu
100%
Yes
-
-
Yes
-
Yes
10
Delhi
100%
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
Yes
11
Goa
100%
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
Yes
12
Gujarat
100%
Yes
Implemented
In Progress
Yes
Yes
Yes
13
Haryana
100%
Yes
Only 4 blocks
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
14
Himachal Pradesh
64%
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
15
Jammu and Kashmir
69%
Partially
In progress
-
-
Yes
16
Jharkhand
100%
Yes
3 Districts
Yes
Yes
-
17
Karnataka
100%
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
-
Yes
18
Kerala
100%
Partially
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
19
Lakshadweep
100%
Yes
-
-
-
-
-
20
Madhya Pradesh
100%
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
Yes
21
Maharashtra
100%
Partially
Implemented
2 districts
Yes
Yes
Yes
22
Manipur
100%
Yes
In Progress
-
-
-
Yes
23
Meghalaya
100%
Yes
In Progress
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
24
Mizoram
100%
Yes
In Progress
-
-
Yes
Yes
25
Nagaland
99%
Yes
In Progress
-
Yes
-
Yes
26
Odisha
100%
Yes
Implemented
Partially
Yes
Yes
Yes
27
Puducherry
100%
Yes
2 divisions
2 divisions
Yes
Yes
Yes
28
Punjab
81%
Yes
-
-
-
Yes
-
29
Rajasthan
100%
Yes
-
-
-
Yes
Yes
30
Sikkim
100%
Yes
Implemented
-
Yes
-
Yes
31
Tamil Nadu
100%
Implemented
Implemented
-
-
-
32
Telangana
100%
Yes
Implemented
In progress
-
Yes
Yes
33
Tripura
98%
Yes
Implemented
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
34
Uttarakhand
100%
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
35
Uttar Pradesh
86%
Partially
Implemented
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
36
West Bengal
90%
Partially
Implemented
In progress
Yes
Yes
Yes
Completion Status
29
27
16
8
27
26
32
*Statement is prepared as per reports received from States/UTs and NIC from time to time.
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