Delhi Govt Launches e-PDS System for Greater Transparency

In a first of its kind initiative to reform the public distribution system (PDS), Delhi Government launched an online system under which beneficiaries will get details about ration and related details through SMS.

Under the online system, the government will also monitor movement of trucks carrying PDS foodgrains through Global Positioning System fitted in them to check diversion of food grains.

A central control room, set up in Paharganj area of Central Delhi, to operate the electronic Public Distribution Supply Chain Management (ePDSCM) system was launched by Food and Civil Supplies Minister Harun Yusuf.