Smart Ration Card Online Application

Those who already have the smart ration card, can update their details in smart card using their registered mobile number from the website-tnpds.gov.in. Users can make corrections in name, age, address & other details of the smart card and add or remove a family member, change the head of family or even can surrender or cancel their card. Apply Online for TNPDS New Smart Ration Card STEP 1: Go to the official website of Tamilnadu Public Distribution System at www.tnpds.gov.in and choose the language of your preference. The website opens by default with Tamil Language. STEP 2: Click on "Smart Card Application" under the Smart card application services section in the right side. Sample picture below. STEP 3: After clicking on this link, an application form will open on the next page, fill all the necessary details in to it. STEP 4: After filling all the required details in the smart card application form, Add the photo of head member of the family, you can upload png, gif, jpeg, jpg files(max 10 KB size). STEP 5: Now upload the residence proof in form of png, gif, jpeg and pdf format. The size of file should be no more than 100 KB. After completing all the details, click on the "Submit" button at the bottom. STEP 6: After submitting the application, you will be provided a reference number which will help you track the status of your application. Smart Card Application Status If you have already applied for the smart card, you must have your reference number. Using that reference number can check the status of your smart card application by visiting the homepage of the website at tnpds.gov.in and clicking the "Smart Card Application Status" link in the right column.

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