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Agriculture
Mizoram to Deploy GPS Tracking for Rice Transport, Link ePoS to Scales
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 06:32 PM
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The Mizoram government announced plans to install GPS trackers on rice transport vehicles and integrate electronic point‑of‑sale systems with weighing scales to improve transparency and efficiency.
The state government has unveiled a new logistics initiative aimed at tightening control over its rice supply chain. Under the plan, all trucks carrying rice from production sites to markets will be fitted with GPS devices that transmit real‑time location data to a central monitoring hub.
In addition, the government will link electronic point‑of‑sale (ePoS) terminals to the weighing scales used at distribution points. This integration will allow automatic recording of weight and transaction details, reducing the scope for manual errors and fraud.
The technology rollout is expected to begin in the coming months, with pilot testing in select districts before a full state‑wide implementation. Officials say the project will be managed by the Department of Agriculture in coordination with the State Transport Authority.
By providing accurate tracking and instant audit trails, the scheme aims to curb pilferage, ensure fair pricing for farmers, and enhance consumer confidence in the quality of rice sold across Mizoram.
In addition, the government will link electronic point‑of‑sale (ePoS) terminals to the weighing scales used at distribution points. This integration will allow automatic recording of weight and transaction details, reducing the scope for manual errors and fraud.
The technology rollout is expected to begin in the coming months, with pilot testing in select districts before a full state‑wide implementation. Officials say the project will be managed by the Department of Agriculture in coordination with the State Transport Authority.
By providing accurate tracking and instant audit trails, the scheme aims to curb pilferage, ensure fair pricing for farmers, and enhance consumer confidence in the quality of rice sold across Mizoram.