Department of Food computerizes its distribution process (CIOL.com)
Along with the computerisation of TPDS [ed. Targeted Public Distribution System] in the country, the contract also facilitates timely allocation of foodgrains, biometric identification of beneficiaries, recording of transactions at the fair price shops, tracking of food grains, etc. This has brought about a perceptible change in targeting of PDS, elimination of over 2.48 crore ineligible ration cards and resultant saving of foodgrains.
2.48 crore = 24.8 million.
