India, July 17 -- The Delhi government is preparing to roll out a Smart Public Distribution System (Smart-PDS) to enable ration card holders to check status of ration at fair price shops and get names added or deleted, officials said on Thursday.

Officials said the Smart-PDS project, being implemented under a Centre-sponsored programme, aims to modernise Delhi's public distribution system through digital interventions.

"There will be a centralised database of beneficiaries. They can avail new ration cards, check eligibility criteria and track status of ration at fair price shops under one system," a senior official said.

The system will also introduce smart ration cards with QR codes and enhanced digital capabilities. Biometric and fac...