February 16, 2026 1:14 AM
Shah launches CBDC-based Public Distribution System in Gandhinagar, calls it a major step towards transparent food security
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, describing it as a transformative step towards transparent and technology-driven food distribution. The initiative was unveiled in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi. Addressing the gathering, Shah said the Digital ...