GANDHINAGAR, INDIA: The Gujarat government is planning to introduce e-ration cards to check rising pilferage in the state's public distribution system (PDS).

According to Civil Supplies Minister Narottam Patel, each barcoded card would have fingerprints and photographs of family members.

"This will prove immensely helpful in controlling pilferage. We have made a provision of Rs.3 crore for the project," he said.