RATION
Gandhinagar
The Indian Express
In an effort to check the growing menace of “bogus” ration cards and diversion of food grains from fair price shops, the state government has proposed to introduce unique smart cards that will replace the traditional ration cards across the state.
The state Science and Technology Department has been asked to design the system for the proposed smart cards, based on biometric system. The smart cards will be prepared under the
Rajesh Kishore, Principal Secretary (Food and Civil Supplies), said on Thursday that his department was busy doing the digitisation of ration cards at present, with about 90 percent of the work is already over.
“The digitisation of ration cards has been undertaken in the first phase under the project. As soon as this exercise is over, we will take up the smart card preparation work in the second phase,” he said.
GET SMART AND DRIVE IN STYLE
Srikanth Hunasavadi
DNA (
To put an end to malpractices involving fake driving licences and registration books and check middlemen, the state transport department on Thursday introduced the computerised service delivery system by way of smart cards.
The project was launched by chief minister BS Yeddyurappa and transport minister R Ashok at the Vidhana Soudha.
With this, the transport department will offer a transparent and better service to the people.
"Karnataka is known for its IT prowess. So I appeal to all departments to make use of IT and formulate programmes through it," Yeddyurappa said.
"The state government has taken various initiatives to popularise the mass transport system. It started buses for all types of citizens. To control accidents, the government will open driving training centres at Kengari, Hubli, Haveri, and Hagaribommannahali. For that, we've already drafted a proposal. For the welfare of drivers, a sum of Rs2 crore is reserved in the budget," he said.
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