The Tamil Nadu government has transitioned to a digital ration card system under the Tamil Nadu Public Distribution System (TNPDS). This initiative involves converting old ration cards into Smart Ration Cards, making the ration distribution process more efficient and transparent. Citizens can now download and print their Smart Ration Cards directly from the TNPDS website.
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Types of TNPDS Smart Ration Cards in Tamil Nadu
Under the TNPDS, four types of ration cards are issued based on eligibility:
Light Green Cards:
- For families receiving rice and other commodities from Fair Price Shops.
- Includes Antodaya Anna Yojana beneficiaries.
White Cards:
- For families eligible to procure 3 kg of sugar beyond the fixed quota.
No Commodity Card:
- For citizens not entitled to ration commodities.
Khaki Cards:
- Exclusively issued to police staff up to the rank of inspectors.
Procedure to Download and Print TNPDS Smart Ration Card PDF:
Visit the Official Website
- Go to the TNPDS Official Website.
- Access the Beneficiary Tab
Click on the Beneficiary tab. - Enter Your Mobile Number
Provide your registered mobile number to receive an OTP. - Verify Using OTP
Enter the OTP to log in to your account. - Download and Print
- Navigate to the Smart Card Download and Print section.
- Choose your preferred language.
- Save the Smart Ration Card PDF to your desired location.
- Printing the Card
Open the saved PDF and print it using any standard printer.
Tip: If you face issues downloading or printing, visit your nearest ration office for assistance.
Benefits of TNPDS Smart Ration Cards
- Convenience: Access your ration details online anytime.
- Transparency: Reduces the scope of fraud and ensures fair distribution.
- Environmental Impact: Eliminates the need for physical paperwork.
- Accessibility: Use it as proof of address for other official purposes.
TNPDS Helpline for Assistance
For any queries or assistance, contact the TNPDS helpline:
- Toll-Free Numbers: 1967 or 1800-425-5901
FAQs:
Visit the TNPDS website and click on the “Smart Card Status” link to track your application.
Proof of residence (e.g., Aadhaar, electricity bill), mobile number, and family member details are necessary.
Contact the helpline or visit your nearest ration office for assistance.
There is no option for print. Please advice
Yes. They have removed this option. Still they keep posting the same procedure. No one has answers to this question.
There is no option for print
BECAUSE OF MISUSE THEY REMOVED. YOU CAN GO TO THE NEAREST E=SERVICE CENTER AND GET PRINTED.
In E-seva also print is not available.
Is there any option to download?? Please suggest me
my card no.97A0536264 pls send my ration card.
beter u should go to clect e –
sava maiyam
hi, how u taken the smart card through e-sevai maiyam
how to create user id & password for e-sevai maiyam
My tn smart card no is 97A0675003 card delivery to ratio shop but not given. I asked but he said your card is not despatched. So plz reply me.
Please go the ration office of your talk and write an application and apply for duplicate smart card please avoid going to net centre are e_sevas to get the card they have stopped issuing Duo smart cards
Sir ration office la apply panna confirm ah duplicate card issue panrangala.
SIR MY RATION CARD MISSPLACED IN MARKET I AM LIVING AT VILLAGE- GANDAMANUR , TALUK -ANDIPATTY , THENI-DISTT, PIN – 625517 and mobile No. 9407646701
im married, now staying single, how i delete my name in smart card . now i want new smart card for me and my daughter. pls help me
First remove ur name from husband family. After that u have apply new card. But it may take time. If u want further details kindly reply
Hi I will guide you.. contact 7373841841..
please conduct details:9976251603
Hi Sister. This can be done easily via Online, if you have any barrier then you can reach me out siva87.urc@gmail.com or whatsapp only 8317332018
First remove your name from existing card through online portal, once the name has been removed you can apply for new card and which will take 30-40 days for approval after all process (this is how i did and got my new card last)
but for removal you need your husband’s help as the OTP will be go to his number
Sir,
If I go e sava can I get duplicate ration card print copy?
Or else I need to go taluk office
neenga ration office poittu 20 rs. pay panna ungalukku kidaikkum new print card
ஐயா ஸ்மார்ட் கார்டு போன் நம்பரை பதிவு செய்ய வேண்டும் தாலுகா அலுவலகங்களில் மனு கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது ஒரு மாதம் ஆகியும் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்கப்படவில்லை போன் நம்பர் எப்படி இணைப்பது தயவு செய்து கூறுங்கள் ஐயா
ஐயா வணக்கம் தமிழக மக்கள் அனைவருக்கும் ஸ்மார்ட் கார்டு கொடுத்துள்ள தமிழக அரசு போன் நம்பர் பதிவு முறையை எளிதாக்கி தரவேண்டும் அன்போடு கேட்டுக் கொள்கிறேன்
உங்களது வட்ட வழங்கல் ஆட்சியரிடம் உங்களது தொலைபேசி எண் இணைக்குமாறு கோரிக்கை வையுங்கள் அவர் தொலைபேசியில் எனக்குத் தருவார்…
உதாரணமாக…..
வட்ட வழங்கல் ஆட்சியர் விழுப்புரம் மாவட்டம்.
If everything is done online,how can the bribe be received ?
How to change no commodity card to sugar card
Sir, I applied for a ration card. Online status is card is ready. i received the sms also. When i went to the taluk office to collect, they insist us to submit the online copy of smart copy where my photo is shown. In online, there is no option to download smart card. kindly help me
Hi which date u r applied.
1.Still I didn’t get my Smart card .Now I added my Daughters name also and also updated in viewing in Online TNPDS application but still I didn’t my get the card .
2.In my card shown already i got 2 cylinders nobody given proper reply in Taluk Offices
Continuation…
Due that cylinder previously added I can’t apply for LPG….
தொலைந்துபோன பொலிவுறு அட்டையின்(smart card) ஒளிநகல் இருந்தால் மட்டுமே பொது மின்னணு கணினி சேவை மையத்தில் (e-seva center) புதிய அட்டை பெற முடியும்.
name registered,
card not issued. please arrange immediately.
thanks
போன் நம்பர் மாற்றம் செய்ய மதுரை மாவட்ட ஆட்சியர் அலுவலகத்தில் 4 முறை மனு தாக்கல் செய்தேன் 6 மாதமாக அலைகிறேன் மாற்ற முடியவில்லை அதனால் என்னுடைய வேலை வாய்ப்பு தடைப்பட்டது அங்கு எனக்கு சரியான பதிலும் அளிக்காமல் அழைக்களிக்கின்றனர் மதுரை மத்திய துறையினர்
Dear Respected sir,
We are going as digital work method.
Once we get the digital print ration card copy, then government will provide the option for using in ration shop.But mostly people are getting that card after they are waiting for smart card by long time. Pls consider the TN government. So some benefits they are not getting.
How will change mobile number
old number not working
I need Smart Card PDF in English for Aadhar address proof. Pl advise
I need Smart Card PDF in English. Please help
na new smartcard apply pani 1 monthaguthu ella processum ok agi printing sectionla inactivenu iruku.sikrama card printagi card status active aga enna pananum
How to download Ration card in English PDF, even if the language is changed to English the website is showing in english however when downloaded the PDF is always in tamil, please help to download english Ration card
How can I get smart card for ‘No Commodity Ration Card