Public Distribution System to be computerized in Tamil Nadu
Posted on: 20/Sep/2014 12:12:30 PM
After so many hurdles, the Tamil Nadu Government has now decided to computerize the Public Distribution System. Tenders will be soon floated for this work. The firm chosen will have to implement a computerisation project. It has to design, commission and operate and maintain a solution, besides managing it for five years. The database for the system will be the National Population Register (NPR) or the census data. This means that the database of the existing ration cards will not be considered. At present, the total number of ration cards is about 1.98 crore.
The project includes software development, hardware components, printing and delivery of cards, service at fair price shops, helpdesk service and training of officials.
Tamil Nadu State government approved the implementation of the project, estimated to cost Rs. 318.4 crore.
