Tamil Nadu Smart Ration Card Application Form at tnpds.gov.in

Tamil Nadu Smart Ration Card Scheme - Tamil Nadu Government has started accepting Application form for Smart Ration Card online through www.tnpds.gov.in. As per new scheme old paper ration cards will get converted to new smart ration card. Making the task easier an SMS containing PIN will be sent on the registered mobile number of card holder. After showing the received SMS to nearest distributor he or she will get Smart Family Card.

Earlier the state government announced new scheme under which all old ration cards will get converted to new smart ration cards.

How to New Smart Ration Card Online Registration

• Open the official website with this link www.tnpds.gov.in


• Now go to “Useful Links” column and click on “Smart Ration Card Application”


• On the next page an online application form will appear as shown below

• Fill all the details correctly and check them twice.


• On the bottom side of application you have option to upload residence proof (JPG, PNG or GIF format) with less than 2MB size.


• Now click on “Submit” button.


• Now your Smart Ration Card application is submitted note the reference number.

For more details and query visit at or call at 1967 or 1800-425-5901 helpline number of public distribution system.

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