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India is moving towards a more digital economy, with most legal and governmental processes also following the digital route. With the government hoping to digitise most processes, there have been many new portals aimed at enhancing citizen experience when applying for documents, following laws (such as filing taxes) and even purchasing certain items. The TNPDS Smart Card is one such initiative that allows the residents of Tamil Nadu to buy rations with the help of their smart cards.
As you may know, a ration card is a document that allows you to purchase items at a subsidised rate from specific fair price shops, thereby helping you save money. A Smart Ration Card is a digital version that eliminates the need to carry the physical card to make a purchase. A person can just show the digital version to the shopkeeper and make the desired purchases when needed.
The TNPDS is a portal through which the residents of Tamil Nadu can apply for their ration card and even change their preferences from sugar to rice.
There are four types of Smart Ration Cards available for use by the residents of Tamil Nadu. These include the following:
To apply for a Smart Ration Card as a resident of Tamil Nadu, you need to be able to submit the following documents during the application process:
To apply for a Smart Ration Card, you must:
To check the status of your Smart Ration Card, you must:
To download your Smart Ration Card, you must:
To make changes in your Smart Ration Card, you must:
To add a new family member, you must:
If you have not had a pleasant experience using the portal, you can file a complaint to make your voice heard. To do so, you must:
By applying for your smart ration card, you can ensure that you have access to the rations you need. The process for application has been simplified and is quite transparent, ensuring you don’t have to worry about slow officials.
No, this portal is only applicable to residents of Tamil Nadu. If you live in a different state, you will have to visit the right portal for your state.
No, the application process is free.