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8 Exploring Blockchain-
based Government
Services in India
Gayatri Doctor and Kratika Narain
CONTENTS
8.1
Introduction: Background and Driving Forces..............................................128
8.2
Global Blockchain Adoption.........................................................................129
8.3
Blockchain Adoption in India........................................................................129
8.3.1 Blockchain: The India Strategy.........................................................130
8.3.2 Vajra Payment Platform by NPCI......................................................130
8.3.2.1 Process................................................................................ 131
8.3.2.2 Benefits............................................................................... 131
8.3.3 Indian Initiatives in Government Services........................................ 131
8.3.4 Blockchain-based Document Services.............................................. 132
8.4
Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology........................................... 133
8.4.1 Blood Bank Management System...................................................... 133
8.4.1.1 Current Process................................................................... 133
8.4.1.2 Challenges...........................................................................134
8.4.1.3 Proposed Blockchain Solution............................................134
8.4.1.4 Benefits............................................................................... 135
8.4.2 Public Distribution System (PDS)..................................................... 135
8.4.2.1 Current Process................................................................... 135
8.4.2.2 Challenges........................................................................... 135
8.4.2.3 Proposed Blockchain Solution............................................ 135
8.4.2.4 Benefits............................................................................... 135
8.4.3 Urban Property Management System: e-Aasthi................................136
8.4.3.1 Current Scenario.................................................................136
8.4.3.2 Challenges...........................................................................136
8.4.3.3 Proposed Blockchain Solution............................................136
8.4.3.4 Benefits............................................................................... 137
8.4.4 Apiary – Centre of Excellence (CoE)................................................138
8.5
Regulatory Approach.....................................................................................138
DOI: 10.1201/9781003138082-8