<h1>Winter Action Plan launches 197 permanent and 250 temporary shelters with quality-based procurement, biometric staff checks, GPS vans, digital oversight</h1> The state government announced a Winter Action Plan effective November 15-March 15 establishing 197 permanent and 250 temporary shelter homes, with a new quality-and-cost-based procurement policy for agencies responsible for 24/7 operations, safety, maintenance and security. Operational measures include Aadhaar-based biometric attendance for staff, GPS-enabled rescue vans, central control-room oversight, and digital monitoring via dedicated apps. Shelter standards, inspections and compliance with hygiene, fire and pest-control obligations will be enforced by the urban shelter board with supervision from a court monitoring committee and joint advisory body, and women's and children's shelters will be integrated with nearby child-care and health services.