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. Photo Credit X Cm Vijay 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 Rati on 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 cooper...