Food & Civil Supplies - Karnataka, INDIA
Co-creation project to create a digitalisation solution for distribution of subsidised food and civil supplies to citizens.
Overview
The project was part of the mandate to harness the power of digital technologies to empower citizens and ensure proper disbursal of food and civil supplies to the masses. The project aimed to tap into the benefits provided by AADHAAR - India's national biometric identity program and modern connected IoT products such as Smart PoS, connected weighing scales and biometric scanners.
Highlights
Industry: Government
Location: Karnataka, INDIA
KEY STATS
Deployment: 120 of 2500 retail locations
Benefits: Pilferage reduced by 90%, Ensured subsidy reaches the citizens, Citizens able to purchase supplies based on available cash and multiple visits as per their convenience instead of once a month. Data on citizen/ family relocation and non-availability at the regional distribution center available within the month. Daily availability of near real-time information from PoS for data-driven decision making.
Software:
- PoS Software with biometric integration with UADAI Aadhaar and FCI's own biometric database
- Reporting dashboard for all stakeholders
Hardware:
- Customised Posiflex PoS with fingerprint reader
- Connected digital weighing machine
- Integrated UPS Unit for rural villages
- Printer
Co-Creation Partners:
- Logitronics Automation Pvt. Ltd (Lead)
- Posiflex Technology, India
- FCI, Government of Karnataka
- Mobile Operators - Vodafone, BSNL
- Ration Store operators
- Citizens of Rural Bangalore
Funding:
Government of Karnataka