Biometrics

Yesterday over a conversation with colleague she talked about her recent visit to the Thirupathi Temple. She also said about the crowd and the ATR (All Time Rush) there. In fact this rush will never end up, irrespective of the season. She also mentioned about the food served their. In fact earlier there was stipulated time for the lunch and dinner, after which the food will not be served. Itseems, that recently they have changed this and made it ATA (All Time Availabe).
Immediately my mind recalled Dharamtasatala. It is one of the holy places for Hindus. Even here the food is free for the temple visitors.
The thing which striked me more in her conversation was: she mentioned about the food served free for the people who comes climbing the hill steps.
I had a confusion here, that how will they recognise people who have climbed the hill steps or they have come via their vehicle transport.
Okk,,, the question was still in my mind, as i didn't get a exact answer . Later on I read on the net on that they have been using the biometrics technology in thirumala also.
How?... the people who walk through the hill steps, before they could start, the thirumala administrative people will get the finger prints of hands. This is Hilarious!!
Yet to see the Biometric PAN cards. Not to mention that this is going to be implemented very soon by Indian IT companies only, that’s Good to hear.