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TNPDS Smart Ration Card Tamil Nadu: Status, Download and Correction

Updated: July 20, 2026By Sarkari Yojana Team413 views
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हिन्दीमराठीবাংলাગુજરાતીதமிழ்తెలుగుಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംਪੰਜਾਬੀଓଡ଼ିଆঅসমীয়া

Smart Ration Card in Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu government issues digital, Aadhaar-linked Smart Ration Cards to ration card holders across the state through TNPDS. Over 2.27 crore families in Tamil Nadu now use this card instead of the old paper ration card.

Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Tamil Nadu manages the entire system online at tnpds.gov.in. Card holders can check application status, download the card as PDF, request corrections, and add or remove family members, all without visiting a ration office.

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Check TNPDS Smart Ration Card Status Online
Download Smart Ration Card
Types of Smart Ration Cards in Tamil Nadu
Eligibility for Smart Ration Card
Correct or Update Smart Ration Card Details
Apply for New Smart Ration Card
Benefits of Smart Ration Card
Toll Free Helpline
About Smart Ration Card Scheme
FAQ's

Check TNPDS Smart Ration Card Status Online

Status check works for new card applications, reprint requests and correction requests alike. Reference number generated at the time of application is needed for this.

STEP 1 - Visit official TNPDS website at tnpds.gov.in and look for the Application Status section on the homepage.

STEP 2 - Select the type of application, new card, reprint or correction, from the drop down menu.

STEP 3 - Enter the reference number received during application and submit the form.

STEP 4 - Portal shows the current stage of application, such as Under Process, Pending Verification, Approved or Rejected.

TRACK STATUS: Track Status of Smart Ration Card

Download Smart Ration Card

STEP 1 - Go to tnpds.gov.in and click on the Beneficiary tab.

STEP 2 - Log in using the registered mobile number and OTP.

STEP 3 - Click on Smart Card Print option and select the preferred language.

STEP 4 - Save the card as PDF or take a print out for use at the Fair Price Shop.

Types of Smart Ration Cards in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu issues six types of Smart Ration Cards, based on family income and category. Type of card decides what commodities and how much quantity a family can get every month from Fair Price Shops.

  • PHH (Priority Household) - for BPL families whose income falls below the state poverty line, gets subsidised rice and other items every month.
  • PHH-AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) - meant for the poorest households, gives the highest quantity of subsidised grains.
  • NPHH (Non-Priority Household) - for APL families with annual income above ₹1 lakh, gets limited items at market-linked rates.
  • NPHH-S (Sugar Card) - issued to families who need only the sugar quota through PDS.
  • NPHH-NC (No Commodity Card) - works only as identity proof, no commodities issued against it.

Eligibility for Smart Ration Card

Applicant must be an Indian citizen and Tamil Nadu resident. Family should not already hold a ration card issued by another state. Farmers owning more than five acres of land do not qualify under the PHH category. Total yearly family income decides which card type gets issued.

Correct or Update Smart Ration Card Details

Details on the smart card, such as address, family member names or mobile number, can be corrected anytime online.

CORRECTION: Edit / Update Smart Ration Card Details

Apply for New Smart Ration Card

Families who do not have a smart ration card yet, or moved to Tamil Nadu recently, can apply fresh online.

APPLY ONLINE: Apply Online for Smart Ration Card

Benefits of Smart Ration Card

Smart Ration Card system removes many problems that existed in the old paper card system.

  • Stops duplicate and fake ration cards through Aadhaar linking.
  • Makes sure PDS commodities reach the right family and reduces bogus billing at Fair Price Shops.
  • Lets card holders check status, download card and update details online, without visiting a government office.
  • Tracks movement of food grains from warehouses to Fair Price Shops through the same digital system.

Toll Free Helpline

For any problem with smart ration card, application status or correction, card holders can call the toll free helpline number of Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Department at 1967 or 1800-425-5901.

About Smart Ration Card Scheme

Smart Ration Card scheme in Tamil Nadu was announced in 2012 to make Public Distribution System fully digital. Over the years, government replaced almost all paper ration cards in the state with smart cards, and today it works as the standard ration card system across Tamil Nadu. State government spends around ₹5,500 crore every year as food subsidy under the scheme.

For more details, visit the official TNPDS website at https://tnpds.gov.in/

DetailInformation
Scheme NameTNPDS Smart Ration Card
Launched ByGovernment of Tamil Nadu, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department
BeneficiariesRation card holders in Tamil Nadu (2.27 crore+ families)
Card TypesSix (PHH, PHH-AAY, NPHH, NPHH-S, NPHH-NC and others)
Application ModeOnline
Helpline Number1967 / 1800-425-5901
Official Websitetnpds.gov.in

FAQ's

How to check TNPDS smart ration card status online?

Visit tnpds.gov.in, open the Application Status section, select the application type, enter the reference number and submit to see current status.

How many types of smart ration cards are there in Tamil Nadu?

Six types exist, mainly PHH, PHH-AAY, NPHH, NPHH-S and NPHH-NC, decided by family income and category.

What is the helpline number for TNPDS smart ration card?

Card holders can call 1967 or 1800-425-5901 for help with application, status or correction.

How long does it take to get a new smart ration card?

It usually takes 15 to 30 days after document and biometric verification, depending on the number of pending applications.

229 comments

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Address -2/96 middle street manoor
Palani -taluk
Dindugal -district

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Ration card no :08/G/0047157
Mobile no :9865228558

Please resend the Smart card PIN message.
Mobile no 9585955566
263 Cuddalore main road.
Opp. Union Office
Vazhapadi po
Salem DT.
Pin code 636115

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Mobil no.7339131381.
Kathiripuram vill,bairanatham (po),
Pappiredpattity(tk),dharamapuri(DT)
Pin636305
Ration card number. 09/G/0093826.

Please resend the smart card pin number message.
R.krishnaveni
No.19,Selva vinayagar kovil street
Gandhi Nagar
Arakkonam
Vellore -631003

Please resend the smart card pin number message.
7299475816
R.krishnaveni
No.19,Selva vinayagar kovil street
Gandhi Nagar
Arakkonam
vellore -631003



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I have not yet received pin number to receive my new smart ration card
but my card is with the ration shop

Pls resend the smart ration card pin number message.. phone number 8973611591.
Pls try to call and confirm my details..
Thanks

M.Sankarammal please resend the smart card PIN msg. 9500608378 phone nbr 9,gomathi nagar 3'rd street Ilanji,Tenkasi(tk) thirunelveli.

Pls sir sent smartcard no 9698441345
P.Mohan s/o palanivel ,chithakkanni,supramaniapuram(po),
Aranthangi(tk),pudukkottai(DT),614805

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ration card deatils: S.Alagumuthu 18,muthalamman kovil street ,sundarapandiam srivilliputtur 626126

I Haven't yet received the smart card message details, send the PIN message details to 9789322721.
Address - 12/26 A1 senthil janatha nagar,
ondipudur,
coimbatore-641016

Please resend the smart card pin number message.
9943596268
R.sudhagar reddy
No.1/134 kunchigiri palayam (vi) kakkadasam (po),
denkani kottai (tk)
krishna giri (dt)-635107

We hav not yet recieved the msg. Mobile no 9551398602

my father have deleted OTP message for getting smart ration card..so what i do for getting OTP again?? 1967 and all toll free no is totally waste..always it says busy busy...
Did any got message back?

I missed my smart card pin.Please resend the SMS for 9715767082.My ration card number is
11/G/0428321

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please, sir resend the smart ration card pin number. first SMS was deleted by my mistake.

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Please resend the smart card pin number message.
9790445394
S.Rajasekaran
1-42-14,Thirukumaran 5th street,
Palayampatti Post,
Arrupukottai Taluk,
Viruthunagar Dist -626112

Kombaipatty kulipatty (post ) nilakottai (tk ),dindigul (dist )pin 624202 send me smart cart code pls sir

Sir smard card resent pls mesage family card no 11/G/0311919 cell no 9942828113

Sir ,please semd mysmart card
My ration card no 13/G0636223.my name is nesarajjr,45 chellappa gpunder lay out ,Rathimapuri, Coimbatore,641027
Send smart card secert code no

The secret code number sent on my mobile 9487058444 has erased due to technical fault. Thus I request you kindly send the secret code number on my mobile 9487058444. Ration shop No. 27 DA 014 PN Melagaram, Tenkasi, Tirunelvei Dt. Ration Card number 29/G/0486529. Thank you sir. M.Natarajan.

Rani says
30/G/0375352 this ration card number
Pls resend smart card password
9488663009

Could you please resend the OTP for smart card request to the mobile number,

Mobile number: 8903701001
Ration card number: 18W303175

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sir, Please resend the smart card message
Ration card no :03hp111py
Village: PATTIPULAM,ECR
Mobile no :8939472339
Name: K.MUTHU

sir, Please resend the smart card message
Ration card no :03hp111py
Village: PATTIPULAM,ECR
Mobile no :8056043606
Name: K.MUTHU

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Ration card number : 30/G/0004410
Adhar Num : 9831 7531 7077
Address : Neelathankam,856/Thiruvalluvar Street, Aruguvilai, Nagercoil 629001

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Smard card massage on -9629474300

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My phone number - 9487249168

Family card number -28/G/0377204

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Mobile no:9688631746
ration card no:24/G/0703419

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Name: Natchathiram anthonisami
Mobile no. 7502599041
Address. 5/24 arulanantha udaiyar street,
Ramjinagar(PO),
Punganur ,
Thayanoor village,
Trichy-620 009.
Srirangam taluk

Please resend the pin number for the smart card

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Name: Pakkirisamy
Mobile no. 9943962330

Please resend the pin number for the smart card

Name: Subramonian.N
Address: 223, Nalvar nagar, Bharathiar University-PO, Kaveerampalayam, Coimbator-641046.
Please send the smart card pin to the mobile

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kunnam(taluk),,,vadakkalur village

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Number:9047935725

Respected Sir,
Please resend our smart card PIN number to the phone number :9786153159 it will be kind of you if you help us .pls pls......

Please sent smart card pin number .my phone number is:9095857175.
name:subramaniam.
Getticheviyur, gobi chettipalayam
638110,
ration card no :12/G/0670974

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7811015796
B. Balakrishnan,
No.97/19A, Sannathi street
Tiruttani 631209

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I have not yet received pin number to receive my new smart ration card
but my card is with the ration shop.

Ration card No.24/G/0859109

Name : L.Suresh babu

Mobile No.9894030362

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Sir, please resend the code for this number
9789462905...
Virudhunager (D.t)
S.ammapatti
Moovarivendran (p.o)

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Kindly Resend Smart cart Pin to this Mobile number -9500181153.

Address:
24 Beri chetty Street.
Timiri
Vellore district -632512

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..........

No 185 A,kottupullampalayam,palayur,gobichettipalayam,erode dt, pls resend one time password pls

Please resend the smartcard pin number to this number9488605950 .it's important.
Address: chinnathampi son of periyasamy ,karungali chettichavadi.

Please send the one time pin number on my Cell 9487058444 again. The secret code number sent to me had got erased. The shop number is 27 DA 014 PN, Melagaram, Tenkasi, Tirunelvei Dt. Family Card number is 29/G/0486529. CELL No. 9487058444. M.NATARAJAN. Thank you sir.

Plz reply the ration smart cart bumper...ration mobile numper is 8760996730.resent imetetlly.!!!

Plz resent the smart cart bumper.
My family ration card no is 12G0266055.
And my mobile no is 8760996730.
Thank you

please send a pin number to 8344334048. Thesecret code is erased.4/5,soolaimedu,uthamasolapurm(p.o),salem-636010.family card number is 10/G/0705736.

Please send me smartcard pin number my old phone number: 8344384556 for missing so my new number:8344375885 this number is permanently please send me smart card pin number. Ration card number: 17/G/0223023. Mobile number:8344375885

P Krishna moorthi
S/o p. Pavadai
5/181 Mella vidhi street
Goodamalai(Po)
Gangavalli (tK)
salem(dt)
Please sent your smart reation card mobile no resend
9677814030

Please send the one time pin number on my Cell 8056322697 again.The secret code number sent to me had got erased.Family Card number is 10/G/0617713. CELL No. 8056322697. Periyanayaki Radhakrishnan. Thank you sir.

Dear sir,
please send the smart card number to my mobile number:9789765609 and my family ration card number is 13/G/0755401.And please send the number by mail or by mobile number.

Thanks,
Regrads,
V.SELVAKUMAR

Don't sent otp pin number, please resent the smart card otp pin number
mobile no: 9688180024
card no:21/G/0114610

Please resend my smart card pin to this no 9843181995. The ration card no is 24/w/0115494. Address MPR. Ravichandran, 91, Thiyagarajar colony, Pasumalai, Madurai-4.

Sir
Kindly resend secret code to 9486440694.The card was used at BHEL township,Ranipet-632406

Sir pls my 8 digit pin code number missing pls send me my number 9500823621, resion card numbar 12/G/0156331

please resend a sms for (PIN & OTP Number & secret code)

Phone : +91-9003511503

Name : A.Murugan

Card Number : 24/G/0603647

Sir please resend the pin number sms to my mobile sir
My mobile number is 8883782374 please sir we are waiting for your reply.

My card number is 13/G/0457038

Address G/14 Nadoor 3, Mettupalayam

KINDLY RESEND THE OTP NUMBER. I STILL DIDNOT RECEIVE ANY OTP

PHONE NO. 9443615719

NAME. PERIASAMY.P

CARD NO. 10W0063410

Please sent a sms for(pin & otp number & secret code)

Name: p.Murugan

Address: avaram patti kattapomman street, rajapalayam 626117.

Ration cart number: 26/G/0080960

Phone number : +919751905045

Unknowingly the ration card pin is been deleted. Could you please send the pin again.

Dear sir,
please send the smart card number to my mobile number:9629356899 and my family ration card number is 26/G/0289904.And please send the number by mail or by mobile number.

Thanks,
Regrads,
R.GOMATHI

We lost 8 digit code by mistake. please resend the code.
Name:P. Nagaraja
Phone:9788874102
Ration card no: 12/G/0006005

Sir.my smartcard number missing.resent 8 digit code number.phone number: 9943623249. Ration card no:25/G/0189210

Please resend the smart card pin number message.
My name is m.bala Subramanian
My mobile number 9791210239

please send smart card pin number
cell: 9360529361
Ration Card No.05/G/0751544
Address: 514 Hari Om 1st Street
Phase-3, Sathuvachari,
Vellore-632 009

My ration card number: 13/G/0800026
Arhat card no: 5395 0859 6379
Mobile no: 94868 86328
Please send the smart card pin no. to this new number.

Please resend smart card number please mobile no: 9655852353
Name: marimuthu
Add:
Old no:1/11 A, new no: 22
Perunchunai,thoruvengaivasal,iluppu(tk), pudukkottai

Unknowingly the ration card pin is been deleted. Could you please send the pin again. NAME : C.PANDIARAJ MOBILE NO :7598035225,AATHUR TALK, DINDIGUL DISTRICT.

Please resend Smart Card Number Mobile No: 9952464056
Name: P.Ramachandran
Card No : 10/G/0491364
Address:Old No:7/7, New No:12/7
meenavar street, mettur-636401
Salem Dt.

Please resend smart card number please mobile no:9486985545 Name:parthipan Address:selavadai kasba selavadai[PO] omalur[TK] salem[DR]

Sir I missed my smart card pin number kindly send again the smart card pin number
cell 9750159010
No 17 North street kulamangalam, orathanadu (tk), Thanjavur (Dt)

Please resend the pin number for smart ration card..
Mobile number 9952113391

Sir, please resend the smart ration card pin number to this no.9345626808
. First message deleted by mistake.

Sir please send smart card pin number
N Krishna
Deveerapalli
Hosur taluk
Krishnagiri district
Tamilnadu
Ration card no 31/G/0417998
Mobile number 9750912407

Sir please send new smart card pin number
Ration card number 31/G/0417998
Mobile number 9750912407
N Krishna
Deveerapalli
Hosur taluk
Krishnagiri district
Tamilnadu 635103

T.Rajendran
card no:09 G0175338
chinnampalli,Dharmapuri (dt)
please send secret number
phone no:9047833958

T.Rajendran
card no:09 G0175338
chinnampalli,Dharmapuri (dt)
please send smart card secret number still we are not received .can u send as soon as possible
phone no:9047833958

resent message dumart card number by phone number 9786676055
ariyanatchi.c
aravanfkurichi.p
sethur po
natham tk
dgl dt
pin cod 624401

please resend the smart card number for this mobile number 8148812836
my family id 08/G/0613506

Please Resend the pin number for smart ration card. Mobile NO:7598644126
My family card no :14/G/0149251

sir please resend the smart ration card number to 9865010391 for this rationcard no 10/w/0010775

Please Resend the pin number for smart ration card. Mobile NO:9965342930
My family card no :27/G/10170688

sir please resend the smart ration card number to 9578410337 for this rationcard no 12/G/0777965

sir please change my mobile number in smart ration card
My Address ; s/o karupaiya
200A,CRCOLONY,
A BLOCK, PERUMATHUR,
NEYVELI 1
Cuddalore,
Tamil Nadu-pin no-607801

MY Old Mobile No Missing

Please resend the message for smart card and pass word numberdetails to 9976445770 Name -ASHOKKUMAR.C
Address -CHATHIRAM MEL STREET, DHARMAPURI DT

how to add missing name in smartcard.

send web details are information

sir please I went my smart card sir no come pin number sir call number 9042539259 and ration card number 06/g/0595225 please sir I went my smart card

1) I need Smart Ration Card Registered 12 digit number against Smart Ration Card registered as on 30.05.2017 (or) 31.05.2017 against Mobile No. 8754493555 Because I had not noted at that time.

2) Regarding this subject I will try toll-free number 1967 and 18004255901 last one week, But they are not picking my phone, It was reply only busy mode from morning 8.00 AM to Evening 8.00 PM. Toll free service is very poor responsible to public.

Pls resend the smart card message for mobile no 9445348064. Name .RAMANUJAM V .I deleted the message by mistake

I have not received so far any message from you regarding issue of smart card. I was asked by your ration shop staff to be there with a photo and a copy of the ration card. I did accordingly and received a message from you "Received :SIM 1 your smart card change request received and reference id-:1509082762062 Please wait for 48 hrs for confirmation on 27.102017.
But i have not received any message subsequently and I want to know the status of my smart card at the earliest. The message may please be sent to the mobile registered with you (9791614668)