Grain ATM |
| Credit: Dainik Bhaskar |
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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