In yet another attempt to prevent pilferage of foodgrains from the public distribution system, the State government is contemplating having a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip in each bag to track the movement of foodgrains from warehouses to PDS shops.
Each RFID chip, to be dropped into the foodgrain bag, costs around 25 paise, sources said, adding that the government had estimated that around 4 lakh RFID chips could be required each month when the foodgrains are distributed to the PDS shops.
“We have discussed the use of RFID chips in the bag and we will use them. They are not too expensive and also enable us to track the movement better,” Food and Civil Supplies Minister Umesh Katti confirmed to The Hindu.
