Edit / Update TNPDS Tamilnadu Smart Ration Card Details at tnpds.gov.in

Revise / Update TNPDS Tamilnadu Smart Ration Card Information: The Tamil Nadu state government has opened applications for rectifying details on the new smart cards. Applicants can access these services via the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Distribution System (பொது விநியோகத் திட்டம், தமிழ்நாடு) at www.tnpds.gov.in. Here, individuals can modify/update information such as their name, age, etc., as well as monitor the status of their requests. Other Smart Card Services, including adding/removing members, changing addresses, altering the head of the family, and card surrender/cancellation, are also available.

Previously, the Tamil Nadu state government replaced all old ration cards for the Public Distribution System (PDS) with Smart Ration Cards. Beneficiaries who previously completed the online application for the new TNPDS Smart Ration Card now have the option to modify their details. Candidates can also verify the status of their smart ration card application. This online system for modifying information such as name, age, address, and adding/removing new members has significantly simplified the process of accessing rations from the PDS System.

Those who already possess a smart ration card can use their registered mobile number to edit/update their requests. Furthermore, the Card Related Service Request status is accessible on the same website tnpds.gov.in. Users can rectify details such as name, age, address, and other smart card information. They also have the flexibility to add or remove a family member, change the head of the family, or opt to surrender or cancel their card.

Edit / Update TNPDS Tamilnadu Smart Ration Card Details

Below is the complete procedure for correction of details in the new TN Smart Ration Card / Family Card:-

STEP 1 – Go to the official website of Tamilnadu Public Distribution System at https://www.tnpds.gov.in/ and choose the language. Default language for this website is Tamil language.

STEP 2 – Click at any of the options under the “Electronic Card Related Services” or “மின்னணு அட்டை தொடர்பான சேவைகள்” section. This section is present on the right side as shown in the figure below:-

STEP 3 – After clicking the link, a new window will open as shown in the figure below where candidates have to enter the registered mobile number to open the correction form.

STEP 4 – After entering the mobile number, an OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number. Verify the OTP and then enter the details which a candidates needs to edit / update along with uploading of supporting documents.

STEP 5 – Candidates can upload the photo of the proof in jpeg, gif, png format under 100 kb size in the correction window. Finally, candidates can click at the “Submit” button at the bottom.

STEP 6 – After successful submission of the correction request, you will get a reference number from which you can track your status of service request through the link “Status of Request” as shown in the Step 2. The “TNPDS Service Request Status” window will appear as follows:-

In this way, you can edit / update TNPDS Tamilnadu Smart Ration Card Details through online mode. All the candidates can also access the smart card related services which are described in the below mentioned sections.

TNPDS Smart Card Related Services – Addition / Deletion of Name & Address Change

All the candidates with smart ration cards can now add a new family member or delete an existing family member. This addition will result in providing ration card to the new member also. For this, candidates can access the TNPDS Smart Card Related Services. Below is the procedure to add / delete the name of a family member from the ration card:-

Addition of a Family Member

• Candidates can add a new member through visiting the same official website tnpds.gov.in
• Then click the “Add Member” link under the ‘Smart Card Related Services‘ section as shown in the figure below:-
  
  
  

• Here enter the registered mobile number and the details of new family member along with his / her photo to get the name of the family member included in the ration card.

Deletion of Family Member

• To delete the name of the family member, click the “Remove Family Member” link under the same “Smart Card Related Services” section as shown above.
• Then enter the registered mobile number and enter the details of the existing family member to exclude them from ration card.

Change of Address

All the candidates can also change the address in the Tamilnadu smart ration card and add a new address through clicking the “To Change the Address” link as shown above. Follow the similar process as above and upload the new residence proof to edit / update the address.

Change the Head of Family

Now, all candidates have the capability to alter the head of the family listed on the Tamil Nadu smart ration card by selecting the "To change the head of the family" link as demonstrated previously. By following a similar process and uploading the new family head's details, this adjustment can be completed seamlessly.

These modifications are facilitated online, enabling smart ration card holders to consistently monitor the status of their service request. Additionally, the provision for changing the family head member and for card surrender/cancellation is also accessible. Candidates are able to check the status of their card-related service requests. Consequently, all editing and updating operations concerning TNPDS Tamil Nadu Smart Ration Card details can be executed conveniently via the online platform.

Tamilnadu TNPDS Smart Ration Card Helpline

— For any queries or doubts on modification in TNPDS Tamilnadu Smart Ration Card Details, you can call on the toll free helpline number of Public Distribution System (PDS) at 1967 or 1800-425-5901.