The Tamil Nadu government has announced that the procurement of groceries required for the 34,908 ration shops across the state will henceforth be conducted through an online tendering system.
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The government is set to implement an online tendering system for ration shop supplies.
This initiative aims to ensure transparency and put an end to past corrupt practices—such as favoring specific contractors to foist unwanted goods onto ration shops and holding employees financially liable for losses caused by unsold or expired stock.
The Tamil Nadu Ration Shop Employees' Association has welcomed this decision and commended Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, Minister for Cooperation Kantharaj, and Principal Secretary Amudha for spearheading this move. The association anticipates that shifting to a transparent online procurement system will prevent the exploitation of employees, ensure the public receives quality goods at fair prices, and strengthen the cooperative sector.
Chief Minister Vijay’s Development Initiatives in Perambur
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay visited his home constituency of Perambur to inaugurate a newly renovated MLA office and an e-service center equipped with facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. During the visit, he interacted with the public, attended to certificate-related tasks, and launched a dedicated mobile app that allows residents to submit their grievances directly to the Chief Minister's office.
Additionally, the Chief Minister launched the distribution of 73,000 new electronic ration cards across Tamil Nadu and personally handed them over to beneficiaries in Perambur. For local development projects, Rs. Announcing a fund allocation of ₹3 crore, he inspected the electric bus depot and confirmed that air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses would be procured for public transport in the future.
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