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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Vol 10 No 5 (2026): Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 467-472
International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology
OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 25-05-2026
The Public Distribution System (PDS) plays a crucial role in providing essential food commodities to economically weaker sections of society. However, traditional ration distribution methods suffer from issues such as manual errors, identity fraud, corruption, and lack of transparency. To overcome these challenges, this paper presents RationX – Smart, Next-Generation Ration Distribution System, an IoT-enabled automated ration distribution model integrated with biometric authentication and real-time communication. The proposed system is built around the Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller and incorporates an R307 fingerprint sensor for secure beneficiary authentication. Once authenticated, the user can select the required ration quantity through a keypad interface. The system verifies the allocated quota and activates a motor-driven dispensing mechanism using an L298N motor driver to deliver the precise quantity. After successful distribution, a GSM module sends an SMS notification to the beneficiary, while an IoT module uploads transaction details to a cloud server for centralized monitoring and digital record maintenance. The integration of biometric security, automated dispensing, SMS alerts, and cloud-based monitoring ensures transparency, reduces fraudulent practices, and minimizes human intervention. The proposed system enhances operational efficiency and reliability in fair price shops and can be scaled for nationwide deployment. RationX provides a cost-effective and secure solution to modernize the existing ration distribution infrastructure.
Smart Ration Distribution System, Public Distribution System (PDS), Biometric Authentication, IoT, Arduino Mega 2560, GSM Module, Fingerprint Sensor (R307), Automated Dispensing, Cloud Monitoring, Embedded Systems.
Shantanu Kale, Rohit Rathod, Pujan Mendhule, & Chaitali Raje. (2026). RationX - Smart, Next-Generation Ration Distribution System. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 10(5), 467-472. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2026.105064
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