With reference to the recent reforms in the Public distribution System consider the following statem...........

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With reference to the recent reforms in the Public distribution System, consider the following statements:

1. One Nation One Ration Card Scheme seeks inter-state portability of ration cards but not intra-state portability.

2. Depot Online System seeks digitization of all operations of FCI depots and CWC warehouses but not of SWC warehouses and hired depots.

3. Annavitran portal displays all electronic transactions made through ePoS devices along with picture of Aadhar authentication of beneficiaries.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Explanation:
Recently, the Central government gave states and UTs June 30, 2020 deadline to roll out the ‘one nation one ration card system’. Under this system the data of all ration cards (issued by state governments) will be connected to one server and any beneficiary, anywhere in the country will be able to pick up their entitled grains from any PDS of their choice. The linkage of all ration cards with Aadhar and organization of PDS in its entirety to Point of Sale machines are prerequisite for this system. The inter-state portability of PDS benefits will be applicable to only National Food Security Act’s entitlements and will be particularly beneficial o migrant workers. The intra-state portability of PDS benefits will let the beneficiaries choose the PDS shop that best deliver on attributes. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Depot Online System is a Food Corporation of India project under Digital India initiative. It seeks to digitalize all operations of FCI depots to bring transparency and accountability in the storage and transportation of grains. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution System is integrating the entire PDS with the Depot Online System to ensure seamless working of the National Food Security Act. The depots of Central Warehouse Corporation, State Warehouse Corporation and the hired depots will also get integrated to Depot Online System. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Annavitran portal has been implemented to display electronic transactions made through ePoS devices for distribution of subsidized foodgrains to beneficiaries. This portal also shows picture of Aadhar authentication of beneficiaries. Hence, statement 3 is correct.