COVID-19: Odisha Exempts Biometric Mode Of Aadhaar Authentication For PDS Distribution

Bhubaneswar: With COVID-19 situation assuming serious proportions, Odisha government has exempted biometric mode of Aadhaar authentication for distribution of PDS commodities through e-POS devices.

“In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, biometric mode of Aadhaar authentication using finger print scanner and IRIS device has been exempted, during distribution of PDS ration through e-PoS device at Fair Price Shops until further orders,” tweeted Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister, Ranendra Pratap Swain.

Earlier on Friday, the department had issued a formal notification in this regard and directed all district Collectors for strict compliance of the fresh guidelines in view of the COVID-19 situation.

The department has asked Collectors to direct all field officers and fair price shop dealers to continue with distribution through e-POS only in automated mode by maintaining social distancing norms and other COVID-19 advisories.