Using Technology for India’s Food Program

States of India Chhattisgarh and Orissa are using technology to increase the efficiency of their food delivery systems in light of the food security law, standing out as models for other states on reducing supply chain losses. Innovative methods are being used including switching to an electronic database of beneficiaries, using SMS alerts to track and communicate grain movement, introducing an electronic device in ration shops that accepts smart cards, and others.

http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/09/23/using-technology-for-indias-food-program-2/

 

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