Bhavnagar: Gujarat's first Annapurna grain ATM was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies and Bhavnagar MP Nimuben Bambhania and Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies, Social Justice and Empowerment Bhikhusinh Parmar.
Features of Annapurna Machine (Grain ATM)
The storage capacity of this grain ATM is 2500 kg. Yes, the beneficiaries can get the grain they need at their convenient time as the service of this ATM machine is available 24X7 hours.
'Annapurti' food grain ATM can deliver food grains in a very short time, beneficiary will be able to get all the available quantity immediately.
Public Distribution System is going to be more efficient, transparent and accessible through 'Annapurti' food grain ATM in coordination with technology.
All NFSA ration card holders can use this foodgrain ATM. This facility will be available to people 24×7 and the waiting period will be reduced by 70%.
Features of Annapurna Machine(Grain ATM).
1. 25 kg weight in just 40 seconds. Distribution of grains
2.100 percent accuracy
3. Maximum capacity 2500kg.
4. Division of two persons
5. Simple mechanism for distribution
6. Portability
7.Easy to install on FPS
8. Automatic grain refill
Benefits of Annapurna Machine(Grain ATM).
1. Increase accuracy in grain distribution by reducing weighment theft
2. Reduction in queues of beneficiaries outside FPS
3. 24×7 facility to the beneficiaries
4. To benefit the migrant beneficiaries of One Nation One Ration Card, convenient arrangements will be made for the beneficiaries by installing machines at that place.
5. Enhancing the convenience of FPS dealers through mechanization
6. Reduction in government expenditure to monitor the operation of FPS
Faith
Being developed in India, the automatic grain distribution machine is a symbol of India's 'Made in India' consciousness and has gained global recognition. It has received the 'WFP Innovation Award-2022', which is recognized as an outstanding innovation in 120 countries. This machine has received the 'Anthem Award-2022' in the innovation category
Annapurna ATM Operating Process
(1) Firstly the beneficiary has to enter his/her ration card number and click on 'Next' button.
(2) The beneficiary then selects his name and presses 'Next' button.
(3) Press 'Authenticate' button, press 'Agree' button.
(4) The beneficiary has to place a finger or thumb in the scanner after the red light comes on.
(5) The amount payable to the beneficiary for the current month will be displayed on the screen.
(6) Press the 'Delivery' button and follow the instructions.
(7) Arrange the bag under the dispensing nozzle as per the grain to be received by the beneficiary and press 'OK' button.
(8) Once distribution is complete, press the 'OK' button to confirm.
(9) For rice, follow steps 7 to 9 again.
(10) Check the bill details and press 'OK' button to complete the management process.