Grain ATM

Aug. 12, 2024

Recently, India's first round-the-clock grain ATM was opened at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

About Grain ATM:

It is known as Annapurti Grain ATM which was designed and developed by the World Food Programme India.
The Annapurti provides universal access: anyone with a Public Distribution System ration card valid in India, regardless of the State and Union Territory, can access their entitlement.
It can dispense grain up to 50 kilograms in five minutes 24 hours a day, reducing waiting time by 70 percent.
It is an automated multi-commodity dispensing solution that provides fast, clean and precise access to commodities (rice, wheat, grains) to beneficiaries, post biometric authentication.
Once biometric authentication is completed, it provides consistent access to the full food ration.
The modular design allows easy assembly based on available space. Annapurti is energy efficient and can be connected to solar panels for automatic refilling.
Benefits
- Eliminates long queues at traditional distribution points.
- Reduces issues related to theft and black marketing.
- Ensures accurate weight and prevents potential cheating.
- 24/7 access to rice, reducing waiting times by 70%.