Bluesky outage raises questions over decentralisation promiseIf decentralisation is meant to eliminate single points of failure, why did Bluesky go down? The answer lies in how the platform is current...
PDS raises Rs 430 cr through QIPPDS Ltd, a fashion sourcing and manufacturing platform serving global leading brands and retailers, on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 430 ...
PDS raises Rs 430 cr through QIPPDS Ltd, a global fashion sourcing and manufacturing platform, has raised Rs 430 crore through a qualified institutional placement. The fun...
PDS geared to take advantage of rising apparel outsourcingIncreasing sustainability and compliance requirements are prompting global fashion brands to adopt outsourcing
One Nation One Ration Card scheme has positive impact on non-migrants also: StudyThe study was designed to underline the value ONORC reform launched in 2019. ONORC today forms a key part of India’s Public Distribution Sy...
Delhi government seeks to partner with private companies for home delivery of rationsThe government of the National Capital Territory has held online meetings with some of the companies and written letters to the others, to ...
IDFC Bank to install 1 lakh points of presence unitsThe Mumbai-based private lender plans to set up 30,000 micro ATMs and 75,000 Aadhaar Pay merchant points as part of its plan.
Maharashtra Cabinet okays plan to issue Aadhar-linked ration cardsAccording to the Chief Minister, the first phase will cost the government Rs 69.73 crore, while the second phase will cost Rs 103.99 crore.
Govt spends Rs 3.65 to deliver Rs 1-worth food; 57% of subsidized food doesn't reach beneficiariesThe government spends Rs 3.65 to deliver Re 1 of food while 57% of subsidized food grains do not reach the intended beneficiaries, says a r...
- Cabinet approves 1st phase of PDS computerization
Govt approved the first phase of the end-to-end computerization of Targeted Public Distribution System that will cost the Centre and states...
- Aadhaar numbers will be used to streamline PDS: Nandan Nilekani
The UIDAI Chief Nandan Nilekani said Aadhaar numbers will be used for streamlining the Public Distribution System (PDS) and plugging leakag...
- Food ministry snubs UID on PDS reforms
The ministry has ignored the Nilekani taskforce report making UID central to IT reforms in the PDS and has instead proposed its own system ...
Two-phase IT strategy can solve Public Distribution System mess: Nandan NilekaniNilekani has proposed use of coupons, smartcards, and direct cash transfers, along with GPS tracking of trucks carrying ration, as some met...
- Nandan Nilekani panel suggests 2-phase IT strategy to revamp PDS
A panel headed by UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani today suggested two-phase strategy to use IT to improve the PDS network.
- Smart card: A solution for public distribution system problem
RSBY is just the beginning. The smart card has the potential to change the way we think and to transform the entire delivery system.
- Expand network of NCCF: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister K V Thomas
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister K V Thomas today asked the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) to expand its network to ta...
- NAC recommends food security net for 75% population
The National Advisory Council on Saturday recommended to the government to grant differential legal entitlement of foodgrains to nearly 800...