(a) whether the use of computer and other new techniques have been introduced in the schemes formulated to provide foodgrains to poor people, if so, the details thereof;
(b) the names of States which have not yet started the use of the said techniques therein; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to promote use of computer and other modern techniques in the Public Distribution System across the country so far along with the success achieved therein?
MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)
(a) With a view to modernize the Targeted Pubic Distribution System (TPDS), the Government has initiated a Plan scheme on End-to-End Computerization of TPDS operations on cost sharing basis with States/UTs which would facilitate digitalization of ration cards/beneficiaries database, computerization of supply chain management, setting up of transparency portal and grievance redressal mechanism. The scheme will enable removal of bogus ration cards and better targeting of food subsidy, facilitate availability of foodgrains to intended beneficiaries at Fair Price Shops (FPS), check leakages and diversions etc.
(b)&(c): Constant monitoring through Meetings, Video Conferences, visits, letters, advisories etc is done regularly with States/UTs to review their progress, problems faced etc. As per the reports received from States/UTs and NIC, status of computerization is enclosed as Annexure.
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ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (b) & (c) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3859 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 22.12.2015 IN THE LOK SABHA
Status of End-to-End Computerization of TPDS Operations
(As on 15.12.2015)
S. No.
States/UTs
Ration Card Data Digitization
RC Data Availability on Portal
Online Allocation
Supply-Chain Management
Online Grievance/ Toll Free Number
Transparency Portal
1
Andhra Pradesh
100
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
2
Andaman & Nicobar
100
Yes
In S.Andaman
-
Yes
Yes
3
Arunachal Pradesh
100
Partially
Partially
-
Yes
Yes
4
Assam
100
Yes
Implemented
-
Yes
Yes
5
Bihar
100
Partially
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
6
Chandigarh
100
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
7
Chhattisgarh
100
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
8
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
100
Partially
-
-
Yes
Yes
9
Daman & Diu
100
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
10
Delhi
100
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
11
Goa
100
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
12
Gujarat
100
Yes
Implemented
-
Yes
Yes
13
Haryana
100
Yes
In 4 Blocks
-
Yes
Yes
14
Himachal Pradesh
64
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
15
Jammu and Kashmir
100
Partially
-
-
Yes
Yes
16
Jharkhand
100
Yes
In 3 Districts
-
Yes
-
17
Karnataka
100
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
18
Kerala
100
Partially
-
-
Yes
Yes
19
Lakshadweep
100
Yes
-
-
Yes
-
20
Madhya Pradesh
100
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
21
Maharashtra
100
Partially
Implemented
2 districts
Yes
Yes
22
Manipur
100
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
23
Meghalaya
100
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
24
Mizoram
100
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
25
Nagaland
99
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
26
Odisha
100
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
Yes
27
Puducherry
100
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
28
Punjab
100
Yes
-
-
Yes
-
29
Rajasthan
100
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
30
Sikkim
100
Yes
Implemented
-
Yes
Yes
31
Tamil Nadu
100
Implemented
Implemented
Yes
-
32
Telangana
100
Yes
Implemented
-
Yes
Yes
33
Tripura
100
Yes
Implemented
-
Yes
Yes
34
Uttar Pradesh
100
Yes
Implemented
-
Yes
Yes
35
Uttarakhand
100
Partially
-
-
Yes
Yes
36
West Bengal
87
Partially
Implemented
-
Yes
Yes
COMPLETION STATUS
33
27
17
9
36
32
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