TNPDS Smart Ration Card

About TNPDS Smart Ration Card

The Tamil Nadu Public Distribution System (TNPDS) is an initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu to ensure the efficient distribution of essential commodities like rice, wheat, sugar, and kerosene to the citizens of Tamil Nadu. To enhance the accessibility and efficiency of the distribution system, TNPDS has launched a Smart Ration Card. The Smart Ration Card is a digitized card that contains all the details of the cardholder and is linked to Aadhaar. In this article, we will discuss the objectives, eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and the process of applying for the TNPDS Smart Ration Card.

Objectives

The main objective of the TNPDS Smart Ration Card is to eliminate the drawbacks of the traditional ration card system and provide an efficient and transparent distribution of essential commodities. The objectives of the TNPDS Smart Ration Card are as follows:

1. To eliminate the duplication and ghost cards in the system
2. To ensure timely delivery of essential commodities to the cardholders
3. To reduce the instances of corruption and malpractices in the distribution system
4. To provide easy access to the ration cardholders to their ration entitlements
5. To provide a hassle-free and easy process for the renewal of the ration card

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for applying for the TNPDS Smart Ration Card are as follows:

1. The applicant should be a resident of Tamil Nadu
2. The applicant should not possess any other ration card in the state
3. The applicant should have a valid Aadhaar card
4. The applicant should not belong to any income tax-paying bracket
5. The applicant’s family income should not exceed Rs. 2 lakh per annum.
6. The applicant’s family should not own any land or property that is greater than 5 acres in non-municipal areas and 3 acres in municipal areas.

Benefits

The TNPDS Smart Ration Card provides numerous benefits to cardholders. Some of the benefits are:

1. The cardholders can avail of their ration entitlements from any fair-price shop in the state
2. The cardholders can easily check their ration balance and transaction history online
3. The cardholders can update their personal details and request for the renewal of the ration card online
4. The cardholders can avail of the doorstep delivery of their ration entitlements in case of emergencies
5. The cardholders can get SMS alerts about the status of their ration entitlements

Type of Ration Card	Color	Support Available
Khaki Card	Brown	Rice, Sugar, Wheat, Kerosene
White Card	White	Rice, Sugar, Wheat
Light Green Card	Green	Rice, Sugar, Wheat
No Commodity Card	Grey	No support available

Required Documents

The following documents are required for applying for the TNPDS Smart Ration Card:

1. The Aadhaar card of the applicant
2. Recent passport-size photograph of the applicant
3. Residential proof of the applicant
4. Income certificate of the applicant
5. cast certificate
6. Bank passbook of family’s head.
7. Electricity bill.

How to Apply

The process of applying for the TNPDS Smart Ration Card is as follows:

• Visit the official website of TNPDS, which link we already provided below for your convenience

• Click on the ‘Smart Card Application’ link on the homepage

• Fill in the required details like Aadhaar number, mobile number, and personal details
• Upload the required documents like photograph and residential proof
• Submit the application online
• After submission, the application will be verified, and the Smart Ration Card will be issued within 15 days.

TNPDS Smart Ration Card is an important government initiative in Tamil Nadu that provides subsidized food grains to eligible families. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to perform various tasks related to the TNPDS Smart Ration Card:

Adding New Family Member in TNPDS portal:

1. Visit the official website of the Public Distribution System and find the “Smart Card related services” section on the homepage.
2. Click on the “Add member” option to open a new page.
3. Enter the registered user’s mobile number and the captcha code.
4. On the next page, fill in the details of the new member and upload relevant information.
5. Once all the information has been provided, press the submit button to finalize the process.
6. Your new member will now be added to the application form.

Change Address in TN Smart Ration Card:

1. Visit the official website of the Public Distribution System and find the “Smart Card related services” section on the homepage.
2. Click on the “Change of address” option.
3. Enter the registered user’s mobile number and the captcha code.
4. On the next page, change the recent address with the new address and proceed to submit.
5. The new address will be updated, and you can take a printout for future reference.

Change the Head of the Family:

1. Visit the official website of the Public Distribution System and find the “Smart Card related services” section on the homepage.
2. Click on the “Change of head member of the family” option.
3. Enter the registered user’s mobile number and the captcha code.
4. Login and change the details of the new head of the family and upload relevant documents.
5. Once all the information has been provided, press the submit button to finalize the process.
6. A printout of the application can be taken for future reference.

Remove Family Member from TNPDS:

1. Visit the official website of the Public Distribution System and find the “Smart Card related services” section on the homepage.
2. Click on the “Remove family member” option.
3. Enter the registered user’s mobile number and the captcha code.
4. Fill in the information of the undesired family member and upload supporting documents along with the reason.
5. Press the submit button to complete the process.

TNPDS Old Card enrollment:

1. Select the option for “Old Card enrollment” on the official website.
2. Provide the ration card number, FPS code, and upload the ration card proof.
3. Upload all relevant documents and provide necessary information.
4. Submit the application to begin the scrutiny process.

TN Smart Ration Card Application Status:

1. Visit the official website of the Public Distribution System and find the “Smart Card application services” section on the homepage.
2. Click on the “Smart Card application status” link.
3. Enter the reference number given at the time of application.
4. Press the submit button to check the application status.

How To Raise A Complaint in TNPDS:

1. Visit the official TNPDS website.
2. On the homepage, look for the “Register a Complaint” option and click on it.
3. Click on the “Click here” option to proceed.
4. Fill in the required details like your name, mobile number, email, and classification along with the problem you are facing.
5. The problem description should not exceed 5000 characters.
6. Click on the “Submit” button to register the complaint.

How To Check Complaint Status:

1. Visit the official TNPDS website.
2. Click on the “Feedback” option available at the top of the page.
3. Select the “Complaint Status” option.
4. Provide the complaint number that was given to you at the time of registering the complaint.
5. Click on the “Get Complaint Status” button to check the status of your complaint.

How To Provide Customer Feedback:

1. Open the official TNPDS website and click on the “Feedback” option.
2. Select the “Customer Feedback” tab.
3. Provide your name, mobile number, email, and suggestion in the given fields.
4. You can provide feedback or suggestions up to 5000 characters.
5. Click on the “Submit” button to provide your feedback.

How To Re-Print TNPDS Smart Ration Card:

1. Go to the “Reprint Smart Card” section on the official TNPDS website.
2. Click on the “Reprint Smart Card” option.
3. Enter your registered mobile number and the captcha code.
4. Click on the “Submit” button.
5. The application form will be displayed on the screen with an option to print or download it in PDF format for future reference.

How To Reprint Smart Card Status:

1. Go to the “Reprint Smart Card” section on the official TNPDS website.
2. Click on the “Reprint Smart Card Status” option.
3. Enter your registered mobile number and the captcha code.
4. Click on the “Submit” button.
5. The application status will be displayed on the screen, and you can print it for future reference.

TNPDS Smart Ration Card Related Service Request Status:

1. Go to the “Smart Card Related Services” section on the official TNPDS website.
2. Click on the “Card Related Service Request Status” option.
3. Enter the reference number that was provided to you at the time of submitting the request.
4. Click on the “Submit” button.
5. The status of the card-related service will be displayed on the screen.