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3 articles for “Public Distribution System (PDS)”
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IoT-Enabled Authentic Ration and Material Distribution Systems
Abstract: A home Ration Certificate is an essential item. The largest retailer system in India is Public Distribution System (PDS). A ration card is provided by the public distribution network, which is run by the state administration. All people have ration cards for purchasing essential consumers material like wheat, rice, kerosene, and oil. The present ration distribution system has many problems such as authentication problems, waste of time in queues, lots …
Published in International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Ration Distribution with RFID and Mobile OTP Verification using Raspberry Pi
Abstract: The governmental provision of essential domestic commodities at subsidized rates to economically disadvantaged households in developing nations such as India serves as a crucial means of fulfilling basic needs. However, the current mechanism employed in ration shops relies heavily on manual processes for measuring commodities and maintaining transaction records, leading to various challenges including instances of diversion of food grains to the open market. The proposed project, titled " Ration …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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The Future of PDS: Innovations, Challenges, and Impact on Beneficiaries
Abstract: The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India serves as a critical instrument in combating hunger and ensuring food security among the country’s economically weaker sections. It operates through a vast network that provides subsidized food grains and essential commodities to millions of citizens. Despite its significance, the PDS continues to face multiple operational challenges, including inefficiencies such as diversion of supplies, widespread corruption, pilferage, and the exclusion of genuine beneficiaries …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–21 Read article