21. Power of the State Government to undertake necessary reforms In the Targeted Public Distribution System.

(a) doorstep delive1y of all food items to the fair price shops;
(b) application of information and communication technology tools including end-to-end computerization in order to ensure transparent recording of transactions at all levels, and to prevent diversions;
(c) leveraging "aadhaar" for unique identification for proper targeting of beneficiaries under this Act;
(d) full transparency of records;
(e) preference to public institutions or public bodies such as Panchayats, Self Help Groups, Co-operatives and prohibition of private traders in licensing of fair price shops;
(f) diversification of commodities under the Public Distribution System over a period of time;
(g) maintenance of adequate buffer stock of food items.
Chapter-XII
Transparency and Accountability