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@article{170714,
        author = {Rahul Dongre and Nikhil Giripunje and Gaurav Gurve and Ravindra Jogekar and Akansha Mahant and Teena Daine},
        title = {Decentralizing Ration Distribution: Enhancing Efficiency and Accountability},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {912-916},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170714},
        abstract = {In India Ration card is very essential for every homestead and needy people but there are a lot of problems in the existing distribution system which comes out with inaccurate distribution and even corruption in grain distribution. The “Automatic Ration System Using IoT” is a solution designed to automate the distribution of food grains, helps to minimize the corruption and inaccurate distribution and minimize the human effort by automating the distribution system of grains to people below the poverty line, based on the allocation provided through a ration card system. Utilizing the ESP8266, the system connects to the internet to manage data and automate the process. The user authenticates themselves using a fingerprint scanner, which is linked to a central database that verifies the user's identity and checks their allotted quota. After verification, the user selects the grain type they want to dispense from two available grain dispensers. Each grain is dispensed based on the user's entitlement, as measured by a load cell, ensuring accurate delivery. The data is displayed on an LCD screen for the user to review and is stored on a web-based system created using React for real-time monitoring and tracking. This platform helps in maintaining logs of distribution, managing user records, and ensuring accountability for both users and ration store managers. The system ensures transparency, reduces fraud, and improves the efficiency of ration distribution in public welfare programs.},
        keywords = {Automated System, Real-time Monitoring, Fraud Prevention Digital Identity Verification Efficient Distribution},
        month = {December},
        }