The Utilizing the funds under the Scheme on 'End-to-End Computerization of PDS Operations' for the year 2019-20.

National level de-duplication of all NFSA ration cards/beneficiaries under the IM-PDS scheme. It was informed earlier that in line with the objectives of the scheme, Aadhaar based de-duplication of ration cards would be carried out at the central level in a secured environment by the NIC HQ team.

The Generation of monthly certificate of foodgrains distribution through Annavitran portal.

The Handover of management of Online Allocation and Supply Chain modules of CAS Applications to the respective State/UT Govt. - reg.

The Disparity between NFSA coverage and total number of beneficiaries on NFSA dashboard - reg.

The Completion of records of foodgrains distribution on Annavitran portal.

All States UTs Letter Guidelines for validation of Aadhaar Number using Bulk Authentication and e-KYC procedure dvisory to improve percentage of validation of seeded Aadhaar with ration cards and e-KYC procedure. 

Letter dated 02/01/2019 from Director (PD) to All States/UTs regarding National level de-duplication of all NFSA ration cards/beneficiaries under the IM-PDS scheme. 

Letter dated 05.11.2018 from Director (PD) regarding the Implementation of new/additional web services for capturing of FPS automation details on Annavitran Portal. 

DO Letter dated 02/11/2018 from JS (BPPD) regarding the Data Analytics on PDS data in all States Uts to enable them to identify the respective area of improvement streamlining PDS Operations. 

Letters dated 30th October 2018 from JS (BPPD) regarding Implementation of key components of scheme on ETECO  FPS Automation, Aadhaar seeding and 2nd & 3rd instalment of central assistance. 

Minutes of two-days National Conference of State Food Secretaries on 'PDS Reforms and New Initiatives' held on 8-9 TH October, 2018 at Goa. 

Advisory for ePoS operations and security of data.

This Department has been regularly pursuing the implementation of cashless/digital transactions in Public Distribution System through Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS) in FPSs with ePoS devices, and through others modes as interim 'measures in non-automated FPSs. In this regard, a joint meeting was held on 4th August 20.18, under the Chairmanship of Secretary, D/o Financial Services, Gol, with the Executive Directors and State Lead Bank Officers (SLBOs) of all major banks, to discuss the challenges being faced by the States/UTs and the plan of action for operationalizing cashless/digital transactions in PDS. The SLBOs were asked to assume proactive role in this context, and were instructed to facilitate integration of banking system with ePoS devices in all States/UTs within a month or two, to ensure AePS based'cashless/digital transaction are enabled in all FPSs without any further delay.

there is provision of Rs. 1.25 crore per State/UT towards cost of setting up a data center infrastructure at National Data Center (NDC) or State Data Center
(SDCs). It is understood that NIC HQ has hosted PDS application/data of your state since inception of 'End-To-End Computerization' scheme at their National Data Centre (NDC), because the state has not been able to utilize the fund for setting up State Data Centre structure.

DFSOs for the said training. Boarding and lodging arrangements will be facilitated by the Institute on twin sharing basis. Expenditure on account of TAiDA would, however, be borne by the respective State/UT.

Amendment (Extension till 30 September 2018) - Notification under Section 7 of Aadhaar Act

Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2015

Notification under Section 7 of Aadhaar Act regarding requirement of Aadhaar Number/ Aadhaar authentication for subsidies under PDS

Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy Rules, 2015