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Grain ATM


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What is Grain ATM ?


• India's first Grain ATM has been installed as a pilot project in Farrukhnagar, Gurugram under the 'World Food Programme' of the United Nations (UN).

• Grain ATM can dispense up to 70 kg in 7 minutes. It will dispense three types of grains - rice, millet, and wheat. Currently, the Grain ATM in Gurugram is ready to dispense wheat.

How will it function ?


• Grain ATM is installed with a biometric system and a touch screen.

• The beneficiaries will be required to enter their Ration Card or Aadhar Card number.

• After successful biometric authentication, the machine will dispense the grains in the bags installed under the machine.

Benefits From The Move


• Addressing complaints regarding the right measurement of ration quantity and waiting time.

• Ending the complaints regarding the shortage of food grains at government depots.

• Bringing greater transparency in the public distribution system.

• Distributing food grains to the government depot operators while saving their time as well.

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