Amit Shah Announces Technological Integration in Poverty Alleviation Schemes
Modi govt integrating poverty alleviation schemes with technology: Amit Shah
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the second phase of the SARTHAK-PDS scheme, with an investment of ₹25,530 crore, aimed at enhancing transparency and convenience in poverty alleviation through technology. The initiative includes AI systems, GPS tracking, and QR codes to ensure benefits reach the poor effectively.
- 01The Union Cabinet approved ₹25,530 crore for the second phase of the SARTHAK-PDS scheme, extending it through March 2031.
- 02The scheme aims to integrate technology into poverty alleviation efforts, enhancing transparency and convenience.
- 03High-tech features include AI-enabled beneficiary registries, GPS tracking, and QR code tagging for efficient distribution of affordable grains.
- 04Provisions for economic support to states for logistics and increased remuneration for ration shops have been introduced.
- 05SARTHAK-PDS merges existing programs under the National Food Security Act to improve last-mile delivery and reduce leakages.
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On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of the second phase of the SARTHAK-PDS scheme, which has received a budget of ₹25,530 crore. This initiative aims to integrate technology into poverty alleviation efforts, enhancing the transparency and convenience of food distribution. Shah emphasized the use of advanced systems such as AI-enabled beneficiary registries, GPS tracking, and QR code tagging to ensure that 100% of the benefits reach the intended recipients. Additionally, the Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension of the SARTHAK-PDS scheme, which will continue through March 2031. The scheme aims to overhaul public distribution infrastructure and includes provisions for economic support to states for rising logistics costs and better remuneration for fair price shop dealers. By merging existing programs under the National Food Security Act, SARTHAK-PDS seeks to strengthen last-mile delivery and minimize leakages in the distribution system.
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The integration of technology in the SARTHAK-PDS scheme is expected to streamline food distribution processes, directly benefiting low-income households.
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