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In Jharkhand, mandatory biometric authentication is leaving out those who depend on ration supplies

Name: In Jharkhand, mandatory biometric authentication is leaving out those who depend on ration supplies
Uploaded: 2018-07-09T22:20:51.968115+05:30
Channel: Neelima
Description: Since the introduction of Point Of Sale machines, issues like fingerprint authentication and network errors have meant people go ration less for months.

Since the introduction of Point Of Sale machines, issues like fingerprint authentication and network errors have meant people go ration less for months.

Neelima & Anmol Kanojia

Jul 06, 2018 · 05:27 pm

Olasi Hansda, a 75 year old widow, lives alone. She hasn't been able to get her grains since January because she cannot walk, and hence cannot authenticate herself. | Anmol Somanchi

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