Grain ATM

About Grain ATM: 

• It is known as Annapurti Grain ATM which is designed and developed by the World Food Programme India.
• The Annapurti provides universal access: anyone with a Public Distribution System ration card valid in India, regardless of the State and Union Territory, can access their entitlement.
• It can dispense grain up to 50 kilograms in five minutes 24 hours a day, reducing waiting time by 70 percent.
• It is an automated multi-commodity dispensing solution that provides fast, clean and precise access to commodities (rice, wheat, grains) to beneficiaries, post biometric authentication.
• Once biometric authentication is completed, it provides consistent access to the full food ration.
• The modular design allows easy assembly based on available space. Annapurti is energy efficient, and can be connected to solar panels for automatic refilling.
• Benefits
  • Eliminates long queues at traditional distribution points.
  • Reduces issues related to theft and black marketing.
  • Ensures accurate weight and prevents potential cheating.
  • 24/7 access to rice, reducing waiting times by 70%.

Q1: What is the World Food Programme?

World Food Programme is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. It is a member of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Source: India's first round-the-clock grain ATM opened at Mancheswar in Odisha