Abstract
This paper presents an automated and efficient model of Public Distribution System (PDS) using biometric based authentication and networking through a micro-controller. Public Distribution System, also termed as rationing distribution system, is one of the widely disputable area with a scope for many malpractices. The existing ration distribution system has high level of corruption such as inaccurate measurement of food grains, long waiting times in queues, material theft in ration shops and manual distribution of the food grains. As a solution to the problems involved in the existing ration card system, the present paper proposes a fully automated model to provide high transparency at all the stages of PDS. In this system, each customer is provided with a smart card, which is to be used along with fingerprint for their authentication. After successful authentication, the consumers can provide their requirements using a touchscreen interface. The dispensing of the food grains through vending machines will take place automatically with the operation of motors and valves controlled by a micro-controller, after verification of the requirements provided by the user. The same transaction will be reflected immediately in the database along with a message to the customer. All the payments are also handled in a digital mode. In addition, this model also strengthens the Digital India initiative introduced by the government of India recently.
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