With a view to modernize the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) Government is implementing a scheme on ‘End-to-End Computerisation of TPDS Operations’ on cost sharing basis with the States/UTs with funding requirement of Rs. 884.07 crore, which includes Government of India’s share of Rs. 489.37 crore and States/UTs share of Rs. 394.70 crore. Costs are being shared on 90:10 basis in respect on North Eastern States and on 50:50 basis with other States/UTs. Funds are sanctioned to States/UTs in instalments on fulfilment of various conditions laid down by this Department. So far, financial assistance of Rs. 362.41 Crore has been released to 31 States/UTs. Utilization Certificates have been received for an amount of Rs. 238.96 crore. 

This information was given by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri C.R. Chaudhary today in Rajya Sabha. 

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