The government has removed over two crore ineligible beneficiaries from the PMGKAY free foodgrain scheme in recent months, while simultaneously adding new eligible individuals. To enhance transparency and accountability, an AI-powered platform, Asha, has been launched for beneficiaries to provide feedback on ration distribution in their preferred language. NEW DELHI: Over two crore ineligible beneficiaries have been weeded out from free foodgrain scheme PMGKAY in the past four to five months while new eligible people are being included in the programme. Simultaneously, the govt on Tuesday launched an online platform that allows beneficiaries to share their feedback on ration distribution through AI-enabled calls in their preferred language.Confirming the deletion of ineligible beneficiaries, food secretary Sanjeev Chopra said the exercise has been undertaken to ensure better targeting of “rightful” beneficiaries while eligible beneficiaries are being added to the scheme by state govts.Officials said the food and public distribution department at the Centre identified the ineligible beneficiaries on parameters such as deceased, income tax payee, govt service, four-wheeler ownership and directors of entities. The list was shared with state govts for verification and then deletion of names.To ensure that beneficiaries are getting the right quality of foodgrain and are not being charged, food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Anna Sahayata Holistic AI Solution (Asha) to collect direct beneficiary feedback on ration quantity, quality and payment-related issues. The system uses multilingual translation, sentiment analysis, automated grievance categorisation and real-time dashboards for administrators.The platform will “enable us to get granular sentiment insights up to the ration shop level for strengthening data-driven decision-making under the food security scheme,” said an official.The food secretary said Rs 5 lakh will be spent every month for this operation and added that the cost would have been much higher if done through call centres.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAnmol Bishnoi, Accused In Baba Siddique Murder Case, To Be Deported To India From USIndia-Russia Ties: EAM Jaishankar Meets President Putin In Moscow’Some Last-Mile Issues…’: Piyush Goyal Remarks On Trade Pact With EU And US, India’s Export GrowthThe Ghost Of Bastar Falls: What Madvi Hidma’s Death Means For India’s War Against Maoist InsurgencyBathani Tola: 30 years on, justice still elusive for Bihar’s worst caste massacreShashi Tharoor Praises PM Modi Again, Sparks Fresh Congress Rift After Attending Goenka Lecture’I Did Not Say…’: Prashant Kishor Takes U-Turn On Vow To Quit Politics If JDU Wins Bihar PollsIndia Will Sign Trade Deal Only When It Is ‘Fair, Equitable And Balanced’: Piyush GoyalNarayana Murthy Sparks Fresh Storm By Urging to Adopt China’s 996 Model, Work 72 Hours Every WeekIran Halts Visa Waiver For Indians Amid Criminal Exploitation And MEA Safety Warning Alerts123Photostories8 underrated South Indian rice dishes perfect for a light and healthy dinner5 animals that can survivein extremely cold temperatures6 lower ab workouts to strengthen your coreThis Guava Paneer Avocado Salad has 25 gms protein and why it needs a place in daily breakfast5 natural home remedies to detoxify the liverChia seeds in water vs chia seeds in milk: Which is more beneficial for healthFrom teeth-brushing battles to screen time: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s honest parenting tales7 Japanese techniques to overcome laziness and boost productivity in life10 date ideas in New York City that are not drinking or movies‘Dhurandhar’s Sara Arjun to Ananya Panday: 5 best celeb outfits of the day123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodaySheikh Hasina VerdictBihar Government FormationGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDak Prescott FianceSophie CunninghamJake Paul GirlfriendKevin DurantBecky LynchDetroit Tigers WifeAuston MatthewsGiannis AntetokounmpoMichael PhelpsWho is Ella Hakkinen
NEW DELHI: Over two crore ineligible beneficiaries have been weeded out from free foodgrain scheme PMGKAY in the past four to five months while new eligible people are being included in the programme. Simultaneously, the govt on Tuesday launched an online platform that allows beneficiaries to share their feedback on ration distribution through AI-enabled calls in their preferred language.Confirming the deletion of ineligible beneficiaries, food secretary Sanjeev Chopra said the exercise has been undertaken to ensure better targeting of “rightful” beneficiaries while eligible beneficiaries are being added to the scheme by state govts.Officials said the food and public distribution department at the Centre identified the ineligible beneficiaries on parameters such as deceased, income tax payee, govt service, four-wheeler ownership and directors of entities. The list was shared with state govts for verification and then deletion of names.To ensure that beneficiaries are getting the right quality of foodgrain and are not being charged, food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Anna Sahayata Holistic AI Solution (Asha) to collect direct beneficiary feedback on ration quantity, quality and payment-related issues. The system uses multilingual translation, sentiment analysis, automated grievance categorisation and real-time dashboards for administrators.The platform will “enable us to get granular sentiment insights up to the ration shop level for strengthening data-driven decision-making under the food security scheme,” said an official.The food secretary said Rs 5 lakh will be spent every month for this operation and added that the cost would have been much higher if done through call centres.
