TNPDS TN Smart Ration Card Online Apply Status Check: Tamil Nadu Electronic Public Distribution System (TNPDS) is an attempt of the state government to move from a manual to an automated system of working. People of Tamil Nadu can get information about how to apply for a new TNPDS smart ration card and also check ration card status.
Now registered candidates can Change TN Sugar Card to Rice Card. Check the direct link to apply for this service online.
We have given a direct link to apply for the TNPDS smart ration card status check the link and registration link. It has reduced the manual work and also saves the time of both departmental employees and citizens. Under the digitization program of the PDS system in the state, the government is issuing new TNPDS smart cards to the citizens. The old ration cards are being converted into the new smart cards so that government can have smart control over the ration system.
Ration Distribution for beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana to be distributed till Diwali.
TNPDS TN Smart Ration Card: Highlights
| DS system | TNPDS |
| Article Category | Tamil Nadu Smart ration card status check Apply online for TB smart ration card Filling Complain Online Getting to know SMS service |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Concerned Authority | Civil Services and Consumer Protection Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu |
| Official portal | www.tnpds.gov.in |
TN Smart Ration Card 2022
Presently there are four types of ration cards in Tamil Nadu for a particular category of the citizens under the TNPDS system-
- Light Green cards- who issue rice and other commodities from the Fair Price Shops (FPS). It also includes Antodaya Ann Yojna card holders
- White cards- who receives extra 3kg sugar over the prescribed quota.
- No commodity card- Who is not entitled to draw any commodity from ration shops
- Khaki cards- for police personnel up to the rank of inspectors.
Automation of TNPDS system has increased consumer service. Now, there are various services for the citizens such as online portal, mobile app, SMS service, Call Centres, email service, and also social media platforms like Facebook. With this portal, citizens can also know about their nearest ration shops and service centers.
Other services are available on online portal related to smart ration card-
- Add members- Citizens can add the name of a family member in the card through an online portal.
- Change of address- In case citizens wants to change the address they can also do so online.
- Family Head member change- If any citizen wants to change the name of the family head in the ration card.
- Remove the name of a family member- like adding the name of a family member one can also remove the name of the family member from the card.
- Card cancellation/ Surrender- Cancellation or surrender of the ration card can also be done through this portal.
- Card-related service request status- Public can also check the service request status of their card.
- Change Sugar Card to Rice Card
How to check the TN Smart Ration Card Status Online?
After successful registration for smart ration card, applicants can check the status of their application on a timely basis. They can check the status through SMS service, mobile application or through the online portal. To check the application status through the online portal, they have to follow the easy steps shared below-
- They need to visit the official website of TNPDS.
- They have to now open the “Smart Card Application status” link.
- On this page, applicants are required to enter the valid registration no.
- Application status will appear on the screens. In case candidates want more information then, they can contact the helpline no.
Visit here to check application status- https://www.tnpds.gov.in/pages/registeracard/register-a-card-status.xhtml
Registration for TN Smart Ration Card
Registration for a new smart ration card can be done in three ways-
Applying through TN Public Portal Application Form Online
The most used platform for the PDS system is the public portal of Tamil Nadu PDS system. Along with registration, citizens can perform various tasks related to the ration card and Public distribution system. For registration through the public portal, candidates have to visit the official portal. Those who want to register through the portal can check the step-by-step guide shared below-
- Step 1- Visit the official website i.e. https://www.tnpds.gov.in/.
- Step 2- Click on “Smart Card Application” on the homepage of the portal.
- Step 3- Now, applicants have to enter all the required details like name of the family members, application no., address, etc. They also have to upload the photograph of the head of the family in the prescribed format.
- Step 4 – At last, they have to add family member details, gas connection details, and declaration and have to submit the form.
- Step 5 – After submission, they will receive a reference no./ application no on their registered mobile no. They have to keep this application no. safe till they get their smart ration card. With this no. they can also check the status of their application.
Visit here to register/ apply – https://www.tnpds.gov.in/pages/registeracard/register-a-card.xhtml
Applying through Point of Sale Device
Tamil Nadu citizens can visit their nearby Ration shop and can register through the point of sale device. Applicants are required to carry all the necessary documents with them for registration.
Applying through Public Mobile Application
The state government has also launched a mobile application for this purpose. Citizens can also register through this application on their mobile phones. They do not have to visit the ration shop or registration center, especially for registration. Both Android and IOS users can download this mobile application on their mobile phones.
The downloading links are shared below-
For Android users- https://www.tnpds.gov.in/apk/production/PUBLIC_APP.apk
For IOS users- https://www.tnpds.gov.in/
How to register a Complaint in TNPDS Portal?
In case citizens have some grievance related to the smart ration card application or any other issue, they can also register a complaint through this portal.
To register an online complaint, they can follow the given procedure-
- They first have to visit the official website.
- Now they have to choose “Register a complaint” option provided on the left-hand side of the portal.
- On the complaint registration page, they have to enter the name, mobile no., email, description of the complaint and have to submit it.
- After successful submission of the complaint, citizens can also check the complaint status and send the feedback. For checking status and sending feedback they have to visit the same complaint page by following the aforementioned steps.
Visit here to raise complaint- https://www.tnpds.gov.in/pages/complaint.xhtml
TNPDS SMS Service
Tamil Nadu automated PDS also provides SMS service for three services viz.- To know the availability of commodity at Ration shop, to raise a complaint about billing and know the status of ration shop i.e. whether it is open or closed.
There specific code for each service. Citizens have to type the code and have to send it to 9773904050 from their registered mobile no.
The description of codes is as follows-
- PDS <space> 102- availability of commodity at the ration shop
- PDS <space> 101- status of ration shop (open/close)
- PDS <space> 101- complaints about billing
TNPDS Smart Ration Card Helpline Number
In case of any help regarding the smart card, citizens can contact at the given help desk numbers-
1967
or
1800-425-5901
With the digitization of all the operations of PDS, the system state has moved from a manual format to automated one and it is a great achievement. The automation of the PDS system in state facilities more transparency, more visibility, and more accountability of the department towards the public.
TN Family Smart Ration Card Statistics
| Family Cards | 21393410 |
| Beneficiaries | 68115507 |
| Aadhaar Registered | 67580815 |
| Mobile Registered | 21324047 |
TN Ration Card – Important Links
| Citizen login பயனாளர் நுழைவு | Login |
| Department login துறை உள்நுழைவு | Login |
| TN Smart Ration Card Online Registration மின்னணு அட்டை சேவைகள் | Apply Here |
| TN Smart Ration card status மின்னணு அட்டை விண்ணப்பிக்க | Check Here |
| Send Feedback/complain | Send Here |
| Corrections of Details (Name, Age etc.,) in smart ration card மின்னணு அட்டை திருத்தம் செய்ய | Click Here |
| Status of Request மின்னணு அட்டை விவர மாற்றம் | Click Here |
| Add Member in card | Click Here |
| Change Sugar Card to Rice Card | Click Here |
| Change of Address in card | Click Here |
| Family Head Member Change | Click Here |
| Remove Family Member from ration card | Click Here |
| Card Related Service Request Status | Click Here |
| Convert Your Ration Card to No Commodity | Click here |
| Download Mobile App | Android| IOS |
Hope you have got a good idea about the new scheme released by the TN government. If you have any questions in regards to TN smart ration card application, tracking status you can ask us in the comment section below. One of our team members will help you in solving the problem.
Tamil Nadu Smart Ration Card- FAQs
There are four types of ration cards and citizens having any of these cards can apply for the smart card.
Only the registered citizens are entitled to avail the service.
Only a registered citizen can raise the complaint.
A registered user can-
View ration card details
View family member details
View address
View aadhaar no. of family members
View and raise a new grievance
Check entitlements and transaction details
Provide feedback
Make changes in the ration card online whenever required
In this case, they can contact the helpdesk at 1967/1800-425-5901 and get their number registered.
In this case, such citizens can convert their card to the “No Commodity Card”. This facility is also available on the online portal.
Hi,
I have received SMS saying that my smart card has been sent for printing. I logged in to the website using all the credentials and I could see all my details including my smart card number and my family members details. But it says my smart card is not active. What should I do? should I approach the concern ration shop to activate it or it will take some days to get activated?
Looking forward to your reply.
Thank you
Wait for few more days.
Dear Sir,
I lost my smart card Registered mobile number and same is i forgot which number i added to smart card. how can i change the mobile number. kindly suggest me how to change the mobile number
what can do
to mobile number change
How to apply
Follow the procedure given in the article.
mobile number change
I want to change mobile number
Mobile number change
New Ration card for Asan Basha Family please
Respected madam/sir I want to old address to new addrress changing me so pls respected very soon to smart card the accepted it. Old address: 5/103 am bal na gar chikkarayapuram chennai 69. New address ; 46c/40 that un I’ll am pulakkappathai k.k .na gar velingapattarai Orikkai(Bpo) kanchipuram -631502.
Nphh: 333554222579
Dear Sir,
I lost my smart card Registered mobile number. how can i change the mobile number. kindly suggest me how to change the mobile number
I want add my name in smart card pls ascept me….. I will married….. Just 4month……
Sir or madam.
First you need to remove your name from mother side ration card name list. Then tell to your husband do the same thing then arrange gas bill for resident proof or house tax bill or house rental agreement any address proof change your aadhar address include your husband name in to w/o coloum your aadhar and husband aadhar address should be same. Apply in online attach the documents you will get new ration card. This is the procedure.
please give me a new smart card
Sir or madam.
First you need to remove your name from mother side ration card name list. Then tell to your husband do the same thing then arrange gas bill for resident proof or house tax bill or house rental agreement any address proof change your aadhar address include your husband name in to w/o coloum your aadhar and husband aadhar address should be same. Apply in online attach the documents you will get new ration card. This is the procedure
i lost the smart card before 6 months..can i get new one
My samat card missing
CALL HELPLINE – TOLLFREE1967 (or) 1800-425-5901
If you have Xerox copy of ration card easily you can apply duplicate copy. Via online your self or go to ECS center or taluk office they will charge 50 rupees only.
NPHH-S 333472685415
Dear sir/madam.
Please find the attached my ration card details confirmation. dear sir/madam. i am saranya thirumaran kindly arrange my ration card. i didn’t receive my ration card thats why i am asking you.97A1521693.please do the needful.
You can apply again via online or ECS center or Taluk office you should pay 50 rupees.
Sir may CSC mitr bnnna chahta hu
போன் நம்பர் மாற்ற வேண்டும் , என்ன செய்வது
NOW I AM IN WHITE CARD, I WANT TO RECEIVE ALL THINGS, FOR THAT I WANT TO CHANGE MY CARD FROM WHITE CARD TO LIGHT GREEN CARD.
card Holder V.SIVA SANKARAN
NPHH-S 333489522067 – Smart card
Family card No. Old.. 01/W/0051323
shop No. DB034 SHOP NAME…. SOUTH KASAR GARDEN REGN nO. 244
Division – present 106/old 73 Street … West Arasamaram st, Aminjikarai
Door No. Old 9/3, New 43
Request …. As per Govt orders like to change my card from sugar status to RICE.
Sir smart card innum varavillai thayavu seithu seekkiram anuppavum kastapadugirom
My Smart Card number is 333436419538.
My registered mobile number is 9442226372.
Please change this to 8072884754
Thanks
Govindaswamy
Govt. has permitted ration card holders to raise a request to change from sugar card to rice ration card. I may not be able to do it on line since I have travelled to USA to help my daughter and will be returning only in the first week of Jan 2020.
My mobile can not receive OTP and hence I can not do it ON-LINE.
My smart card no 3333 1690 4487.
If you can help me, pl send OTP reference to my mail id. chandra_narasimhan@yahoo.co.in
Regards
V.Narasimhan
My mother name is not appearing in our ration card ? How best r ur employees ? My mother is 86 yrs old and not in a position to move aadhar registration. Govt is lease bothered give my mother naadhar card despite my reporting to petiodical aadhar issuing camp.
hi i want to change my card from sugar card to rice card. how and which site i need to change.
Govt announcement sugar card to rice but I’m.do it wronly in online sir. But I’m.click to no community card pls help me how will change it
In ur recent announcement sugar card can b changed to rice card. Accordingly i registered my card with my registered mobile 9600076685. I hv not given yet an acknowledgement about my registration is not given by ur sms. I request details registration accepted to my email.
Everything is nice with ration management. I hv not registered mobile number to my card, hence i am not allowed to open ur portal for availing services i.e. access is denied hence there should b alternative means to access ur services through ur portal. Pls enable alternate means to access ur portal from any of info printed in the smart ration card.
I have to change my ration card to white card to green card what are the procedures for that… Will you explain about that???
I am not able to download the application for converting from sugar card to rice card
how can we change our white card to rice and sugar card
How to change sugar card to rice ration card.any application form available.pl send details.Tq
How to change sugar card into rice card,? Pls tell us
sir,
Namaskar
i have missed the smart ration card. I would request how to get duplicate smart card
pl advise us
Smart card apply
20112120
new smart ration card apply
Sir Gujarat pr kab jari hoga ae work
28/10/2019 this day new ration card apply email not valid new email arumugam22041988@gmil.com
My cell 8870861227
NEW RATION CARD DELIVERY THROUGH POSTAL OR WANT TO GET DIRECTLY FORM TALUK OFFICE
Smart card
Please let me know where this card number is activated with which shop address. THE CARD NUMBER IS 02G0277629. Also I would like to to know the members name list for the card
Sir,
Please let me know the status of my ration card registration, my referance number 02190411732193 . thank you
MY FAMILY RATION SMART CARD NO.24/G/0359370 WAS LOST. KINDLY ADVICE ME HOW TO GET A NEW CARD.
SANKARANARAYANAN S K
Ration card No.97A0174412 Ariyamangalam Village Family members:Feena Kulandai Theras & 2 persons 21.11.2018 Registered. But Ration card Not issued. Kindly help me.
I have added the new member to the ration card through Online Portal around 2 months back. My Family Card number is 01G1134149. Not sure how to check the status. I didn’t get any messages to my registered mobile number. Please let me know the process.
I did not my ration cad
My ration card applying
My home address kulasekaram po
Apply registered number 28190828592354
kindly grand me,new smart card for me quickly….
applying number 26190722621875 Eral taluk ,kurukattur village, thoothukudi dist
Any body her me. One dot any one to help me please.my dot is ration card only. Its white card change to green card its possible or not possible any one plz tell me
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ADITYA
Sir me naveen hamne online ration card form bhar baya tha fir us dukandar ne hame ek slip di yhe tumara ration card slip control par jakar ration lelena hamne us dukadar se kahi is slip ration mil jayga hme usne kyo nahi milega hamne kahi usse ration us kitab se milta hy fir usne kha control par kitab lele na control hum gaye fir jo control par beta tha hamne use kahi hmari kitab dedo hmne use slip dikhai fir bo khera kitab to de dunga lekin 200 rupay lunga jab dunga fir us dukandar ke pass gaye hmne use kha bo 200rupay mag rha hy fir usne kha kis chij ke 200rupay mag rha hy fir uhne ne kha yeh kitab to mha se free me aati hy jan seva kendra bale hmare ration card bnane ke 5 rupay bhi nahi liye the aao mujhe apna costemar care no dedo me unki sikayad darj kar saku
i would to know the members name list in ration card no. 02G0284639
I would to know the members name list for the card no 11CP049PY
02190718506667.
Please let me know where this card number is activated with which shop address. THE CARD NUMBER IS 12G0101910. Please help us to how to get new smart card which the address is being changed.