Some States (and Union Territories) have completed the process of automating transactions at fair price shops, but many others are lagging behind. The map shows State-wise percentage of shops automated.
Data released in July show about 2.46 lakh of the 5.27 lakh shops in the country have been automated so far.
Note: Automation involves the installation of electronic point of sale devices for using biometric authentication and electronically uploading the transaction data.
Source: Rajya Sabha Q & A
