Vijayawada : A biometric 'Iris identification system' for distribution of pension will be soon launched in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
At present, the pensions are being paid by taking a thumb impression of the pensioners, Krishna District Collector A Babu said in an official release.
However, sometimes the illegible thumb impressions create problems, he said.
Initially, 85 villages and 15 municipal wards in two municipalities have been identified to implement the pilot project in the district, the collector added.
At present, the pensions are being paid by taking a thumb impression of the pensioners, Krishna District Collector A Babu said in an official release.
However, sometimes the illegible thumb impressions create problems, he said.
Initially, 85 villages and 15 municipal wards in two municipalities have been identified to implement the pilot project in the district, the collector added.
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