SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) Scheme

SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) Scheme Latest News

Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister approved the SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme.

About SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) Scheme

• SARTHAK PDS (Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS) is conceived as an umbrella scheme that integrates two ongoing initiatives
  • Assistance to State Agencies for intra-State movement of foodgrains and FPS dealers’ margin under NFSA
  • Scheme for Modernization and Reforms through Technology in Public Distribution System (SMART PDS)”
• Aim: The government aims to create a single administrative structure for improving foodgrain distribution and strengthening implementation of the National Food Security Act, 2013.
• It will run until March 2031.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Components of SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) Scheme

• Advanced Technology Use: It involves the use of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Blockchain to streamline operations in the public distribution system.
• Unified Data& Architecture: Under the approved plan, the government intends to create unified databases and standardised digital architecture for real-time monitoring of the PDS network.
  • The scheme also proposes AI-enabled analytics and grievance redressal systems along with State Command Control Centres for monitoring operations through data-based oversight.
• Certification: Government will introduce ISO-certified process frameworks to strengthen transparency, security standards and operational sustainability within the system.

Source: TH