Software professionals roped in to resolve PDS glitches: Minister
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad announced that software professionals have been hired to fix biometric and server glitches in the Public Distribution System. The government is also upgrading connectivity at fair price shops to ensure smoother ration distribution.
Why it matters
Efficient PDS operations are critical for food security, and technical failures directly impact the accessibility of essential goods for low-income populations.
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Rizwan Arshad on Wednesday said delays in biometric authentication and server-related issues in the Public Distribution System (PDS) would be resolved soon.
Speaking at a meet-the-press programme organised by the Mysuru District Journalists’ Association (MDJA) here, he said the department had roped in software professionals to address the technical issues and put in place a robust system and network to prevent such problems in the future.
Mr. Arshad said the glitches were reported after ration for two months was distributed at a stretch, following the Centre’s decision to supply foodgrains for two months at one go.
The problem was more pronounced at fair price shops catering to a large number of ration card holders, while outlets with fewer beneficiaries had not faced as many difficulties, he said.
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