Facial recognition to aid pension disbursal

In a move to avoid trouble in gettingbiometricauthentication from the elderly during the disbursement of pensions, the has decided to use a mobile application forfacial recognition.

The government had directed district collectors to complete the disbursement of pensions in three days.

Panchayat raj minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy reviewed the issue of disbursement of pensions with senior officials on Tuesday. He asked the officials to monitor the disbursement to ensure that all beneficiaries receive pensions without any delay.

The decision is expected to benefit the elderly and the physically challenged who face difficulties in getting their identities authenticated through biometric devices.