The Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs in Puducherry, in collaboration with the NIC, recently organized a training program aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) associated with Common Service Centres (CSCs) on 15th January 2025 at Puducherry. The focus of the training was to sensitize VLEs about the Online Ration Card services, a significant step towards streamlining public distribution systems in the Union Territory.

The Honorable Minister of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Shri P.R.N. Thirumurugan, addressed the gathering, commending the efforts of the NIC team in developing and implementing the online services. He emphasized the pivotal role of VLEs in bridging the digital divide, ensuring that essential services like ration card applications are accessible to all citizens, especially those in rural areas.

NIC officials conducted detailed demonstrations of the applications workflow and functionalities, ensuring that VLEs are well-equipped to assist citizens in utilizing the online ration card services. This initiative is expected to enhance transparency, reduce processing times, and improve the overall efficiency of the ration card issuance process.

By empowering VLEs with the necessary knowledge and tools, the Department aims to ensure that citizens can seamlessly access online services related to ration cards. This training is a testament to the governments commitment to leveraging technology for better governance and service delivery.

For more information on the online ration card services, citizens can visit the official portal of the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Puducherry.