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TNPDS Smart Ration Card: Tamil Nadu Electronic Public Distribution System (TNPDS) launched smart ration cards for the citizens of Tamil Nadu.
The government also converted old ration card into smart ration card to control the ration system.
The main objective of the TNPDS smart card is to prevent the fraudulent practice, to make authentic resident information, and most important to implement transparency in the ration distribution system.
In this article, we will share the complete process to apply for the smart ration card in Tamil Nadu State. Also how to check the TNPDS smart ration card status online. So be with us.
Tamil Nadu Smart Ration Card Types
There are four different types of smart ration cards is issued by the Tamil Nadu government under TNPDS.
White Cards: The government procures 3 kg of sugar over the fixed quota.
Light Green Cards: This card is issued for rice and other commodities at Fair Price Shops and also covers the Antodaya Anna Yojana, for cardholders.
No Commodity Card: These cardholders did not able to get any kind of commodities from the ration shops.
Khaki Cards: These cards are only for the police staff up to the rank of inspectors.
Documents Required:
- Aadhar Card
- Recent Size Photography Pass
- Bank passbook
- Caste/Category certificate
- Income certificate
- Electricity bill
How to Apply for TNPDS Smart Ration Card Online
To apply for the Smart Ration card via online mode, you need to follow the below instructions:-
Let’s start step by step process of smart card online application.
Step 1: Step 1: First open TBPDS department official web portal and click on ‘Smart Card Application’ link.
Step 2: After this ‘Apply for electronic card’ application form page will be displayed.
Step 3: Enter all required information in this form like basic details, add family member, gas connection, etc., and upload the asked documents scan copy.
Step 4: After this, click on Submit button, a reference number will be generated after successful submission.
Keep this reference number noted for future use.
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TNPDS Smart card Offline Application Process
If you are not able to apply for the smart card via online mode then apply for it by visiting the nearest ration shop.
Visit your respective authorized ration distributor shop and collect the application form.
Fill the application form and attached the required documents photocopy them with it and submit it the concerned department.
As a receipt, a reference number will be provided, keep it for further use like check TNPDS smart card status online.
How to check TNPDS Smart Card Status
1) To check the current status of smart ration card application, open the official portal https://www.tnpds.gov.in.
2) On the home page right side, Click on the ‘Application Status’ option link.
3) Now you have to input the application reference number and submit it.
4) A new page will be open with all information about the current status of your smart card.
FAQs:
Question: How many days do we get the Tamil Nadu smart ration card?
Ans: It will take approx 12 to 20 days after the application form is submitted.
Question: Why does a TNPDS smart ration card will take a lot of time to reach homes?
Ans: Once you applied for it, your application form is going to verification and approval, that is why it will take some time to process.
Question: What is the income limit to apply for a smart ration card in Tamil Nadu?
Ans: There is no limit, anyone can apply for a smart ration card.
Question: How to download and print the smart ration card online?
Ans: The smart ration cards are available on the official TNPDS website. You can also download and print from it.