India Aadhaar Technical Tender

The Department in association with all StatesUTs is implementing a scheme on End-to-End Computerization of PDS Operations. The scheme includes digitization of ration cardsbeneficiaries data including seeding of Aadhaar numbers and installation of ePoS electronic Point of Sale devices at all FPSs for bringing transparency in the distribution and ensured delivery of highly subsidised foodgrains under NFSA. StateUT wise statement showing progress of Aadhaar seeding and ePoS installation is Annexed.Further Department has issued a notification under the Section-7 of the Aadhaar Act 2016 on 08022017 as amended from time to time for the use of Aadhaar in PDS for the distribution of subsidized foodgrains to eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act 2013 NFSA. The said notification issued on 08022017 requires that beneficiaries under NFSA who do not possess an Aadhaar number or are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar but are desirous of availing subsidies under NFSA should make an application for Aadhaar enrolment by 30062017 presently extended up to 31122019. Also in case of any areasFPS locations with poor internet connectivitytemporary unavailability of network which may result in failure of biometric authentication of beneficiaries the Department has issued clear instructions to all StateUT Governments that no genuine beneficiary shall be denied for aforesaid reasons including technical failurepoor biometric of the beneficiary.