The government is putting in ‘strenuous efforts’ to complete the process of Electronic Public Distribution System (ePDS) in the state by March, 2018.
This was stated by the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Tribal Affairs Choudhary Zulfkar Ali while chairing a meeting of officers of Jammu Division convened to review the progress on streamlining of the ration distribution system under ePDS Project in the State, according to an official spokesperson.
The minister, while elaborating on the measures being initiated to make the system transparent, asked the concerned officers to strictly adhere to the set deadline for completion of the project so that the purpose behind launching of this prestigious project is met in letter and spirit and consumers get ration in a totally transparent and hassle-free manner.
The minister directed the authorities of M/S Linkwell Tele-systems Pvt Ltd. to complete 100% installation of PoS devices in 20 districts of the State by 30 January, 2018positively to make 6000 Fair Price Shops in these districts fully functional. He said the process of installation of PoS devices in border districts of Leh and Kargil shall also be taken up soon.
Taking stock of the availability of the Computers, net facilities and other accessories required at all stores, Fair Price Shops and Offices of the FCS&CA Department, the Minister said that there is no constraint of funds but need is to submit the requisition to the concerned well in time. He instructed the concerned authorities to provide adequate number of computers with all other accessories for installation in all the ration stores and offices of the department and FCI stores for proper maintaining of daily records. GKNN