New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated a Central Bank Digital Currency enabled Public Distribution System in Gandhinagar, describing it as a significant step in extending the Digital India initiative to welfare services.
The newly introduced platform integrates digital currency mechanisms into the ration distribution network, with the objective of improving efficiency, transparency and accountability in the delivery of subsidised food grains. The initiative is designed to ensure that benefits reach eligible citizens in a smoother and more reliable manner.
Addressing the gathering, Shah said that technological advancements made over the past decade are now being applied to essential public services. He noted that the Digital India mission, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has fundamentally transformed financial inclusion and digital transactions across the country.
Reflecting on the progress achieved in the last eleven to twelve years, Shah pointed out that millions of citizens who previously had no access to banking services are now part of the formal financial system. He highlighted that India currently accounts for a substantial share of global digital transactions, calling it a reflection of the country’s rapid digital transformation.
According to the minister, the expansion of digital systems into food and supply management represents the next phase of this transformation. By incorporating digital currency technology into the Public Distribution System, the government aims to streamline operations, reduce leakages and strengthen trust in welfare delivery mechanisms.
The launch in Gandhinagar marks a pilot step toward modernising ration distribution through technology driven solutions, with the broader goal of enhancing service delivery for economically vulnerable sections of society.
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