<h1>State government introduces face authentication technology for ration distribution through Aadhaar-based system using smartphone cameras</h1> A state government launched face authentication technology for ration distribution under the Public Distribution System, becoming the first in the country to implement this Aadhaar-based system. The initiative addresses challenges with existing OTP and biometric authentication methods, including SMS delivery failures and biometric mismatches. The new system uses mobile cameras through smartphone apps at fair price shops to authenticate beneficiaries directly through facial recognition. Officials stated this technological advancement streamlines the process, improves authentication success rates, reduces verification time, and enhances public service delivery while ensuring faster, more efficient ration distribution to eligible beneficiaries.