1. 1 Scheme Overview Function Specific Problems Allocation and Utilization reporting –Duplication in allocation process –Allocation not linked to utilization –Delay in utilization reporting –Data consolidation and sharing Storage and Movement –Absence of commodity / truck tracking –Unavailability of stock position across levels –Leakages and diversions –Unscientific storage in State godowns Assessment Phase – key findings Key Problem Areas across TPDS : Information not available on time for decision making and monitoring Leakages and diversion of grains

2. Scheme Overview Lack of transparency in licensing and monitoring process Non-availability / delay in information across levels Absence of renewal tracking system Licensing and Regulation Function Specific Problems Grievance Redressal Authentication Difficulty in tracking grievances Lack of proper mechanism to inform applicant about action taken Manual process of authentication of beneficiary Process not streamlined Transaction Transaction process is manual Unavailability of FPS wise transaction details Lot of irregularity in distribution of the commodities

3. 3 The Task Force Supreme Court In Writ Petition (Civil) No. 196/2001 PUCL v/s Union of India and Others, Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 27.07.2010, directed DoF&PD inter-alia as under: i.To avoid pilferage and corruption, there must be total computerization of the PDS on top priority basis. ii.The Union of India must prepare a software and the same software should be used by all the States. iii.The Union of India may consider computerization in consultation with the specialized agencies like the Unique Identification Authority of India or any other agencies.