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(1) The Central and State Governments shall endeavour to Torgad Fubt!c ,,a,, progressively undertake nem+ary reforms in the Targeted Public SYnm Distribution System in consonance with Ibe role envisaged for them in this Ordinance. (2) The reforms shall, inter alia, include- (a) doorstep delivery of foodgrains to the Targeted Public Distribution System outlets; (b) application of information and communication technology tools including end-to-end computerisation in order to ensure tmsparent reoording of transactions ac all leveis, and to prevent diversion; (c) leveraging "aadhaar" for unique identification. with biometric informdion of entitled beneficiaries for proper rargeting of benefits under this Ordinance; (J) full vansparency of records, (e) preference to public instiMions or public bodin such as Panchayats, self help groups. cooperatives, in licensing of fair pricc shops and management of fair price shops by women or their collectives; V) diversification of commodities distributed under the Public Disrribution System over a period of time; (g) supporl to local public distribution models and grains banks; - I - I SERIES - I No. : 08 i DATED : 23RD AUGUST, 2013. 1 (h) introducing schcmes, such as, cash transfer, food coupons. or other schemcs, to &c targeted beneficiaries ifl lieu of their roodgrain entitlements sptcitied in Chapter 11. in such area and manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government. CHAPTER VI WOMEN EMPOWERMEM