Biometrics aid in fight against corruption in Indian farmer support program

Opposition slams government over corruption (The Times of India)

The minister said the government had extended the storage agency system till October-end. He said the state government had approached the Centre for funds to extend biometric card system for PDS beneficiaries all over the state after it was found successful in Rayagada district.

Citizens are more willing to support social welfare programs when they are confident that they are not vehicles for graft. Biometrics can help assure that scarce resources reach their intended recipients.