TNPDS Mobile App For Ration Card Holders Tamil Nadu : Linking of Aadhaar Number

Organization : Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Department
Service Name : TNPDS Mobile App
Applicable For : Ration Card Holders
Applicable State : Tamil Nadu
Website : https://www.tnpds.gov.in/home.xhtml

How To Download TNPDS Mobile App?

TNPDS Mobile App for Ration Card Holders in the State of Tamil Nadu. Linking of Aadhaar number in ration card has been enabled through Mobile app and website.

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How To Get App?
Go to the home page click on the Mobile App Download Option in Home page.

Enter the OTP Number,click on login button to access the Mobile APP.

TNPDS Mobile App Video

This video will take you through the steps to apply for Smart Card/Check Application Status/Correct Smart details/Download Mobile  App :

About TamilNadu PDS

The goal of the Public Distribution System in Tamil Nadu is to ensure food security to all citizens, particularly poor people, by making available essential commodities of good quality at affordable prices every month, through fair price shops which are easily accessible.

Helpdesk: 1967 ( or ) 1800-425-5901

FAQ On TNPDS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department TNPDS

1. What are the activities carried out by the Government of Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department towards Consumer Education?
** Operating a State level Consumer Information Centre
** Conducting Consumer Education programmes through AIR, TV and print media

** Spreading awareness among children through formation and promotion of consumer clubs in Educational Institutions
** Regular conducting of seminars, workshops and interactions with Voluntary Consumer Organizations, Service providers stake holders on consumer issues

** Legal intervention on behalf of consumers in important issues to protect their interests as contemplated under Consumer Protection Act, 1986
** Quality testing of product and services to assess and to initiate remedial measures for any unfair trade practices and issue alerts
** Sustainable consumption campaign amongst all segments of the public

2. What are the functions of the Consumer Clubs in schools / colleges?
Consumer Clubs have to be activated through some structured activities. Active Consumer Clubs may go beyond this and also take up innovative activities.

The following basic structure of functioning is recommended :
** Monthly meetings and demonstrations for one hour after school hours on the First Thursday of each month. Each month a topic / activity may be scheduled as in the model calendar.

** Days of National and International importance to consumers may be celebrated in the School / College. Poster / Speech / Essay competitions can be organized at school level by the Consumer Club.

** Field visits to local markets / Consumer Courts and door to door campaign in the local community etc., may be organized for at least 4 days in a year. It can be done on Saturdays by prior arrangement.

** Minutes of each activity have to be recorded by the Student and Teacher Co-coordinator jointly to document.
** A Consumer Club notice board shall be opened and to be updated daily by the teachers and students with consumer related news.

3. Who can make complaint?
** A consumer as defined under Consumer Protection Act, 1986
** A registered Voluntary Consumer Association
** Central Government
** State Government / Union Territory
** One or more consumers representing numerous consumers having the same interest.

4. When the complaints can be made?
A complaint may be made in writing under the following circumstances :
** Loss or damage is caused to the consumer due to unfair trade practice of a trader.
** If the article purchased by a consumer is defective.
** If the services availed of by a consumer suffer from any deficiency.

** When the price paid by a consumer is in excess of the price displayed on the goods or when the price is in excess of the price fixed under any law in force.
** Goods, which will be hazardous to life and safety, when used are being offered for sale to the public in contravention of the provisions of any law.

Some Important Information From Comments

Comments:
1. I want to change my phone number. Wrong number is registered. So, I call the customer of wrongly register number. Some body, attended the call and speak only in Hindi. So, I want to change my phone number.

2. I want to verify whether the number is registered (or) not.

Answer:
Go to TNEPDS app in android. Enter your mobile number. Your number will be registered in the machine and you can get a OTP. You didn’t get OTP and your number is not registered.

3. Out of 4 members Aadhar card scanned at ration shop, only 3 members Aadhar card linked and one member Aadhar card is not included. Now, how could I include the remaining card (my elder son) using your mobile app (or) otherway?

Features of TNPDS Mobile App

TNPDS Mobile App is an official mobile application launched by the Tamil Nadu government to provide citizens with easy access to the Public Distribution System (PDS) in the state. Some of the features of the TNPDS Mobile App include:

Ration Card-Related Services:
Users can apply for a new ration card, check the status of their existing ration card, and view their family member details.

Smart Card-Related Services:
Users can apply for a new smart card, check the status of their existing smart card, and view the details of the transactions made using the smart card.

TNPDS Stock Availability:
The app allows users to check the stock availability of essential commodities such as rice, sugar, and wheat at their nearest PDS shop.

PDS Shop Locator:
Users can locate their nearest PDS shop using the app’s GPS-based search feature.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Here are the steps on how to download the TNPDS Mobile App:
1. Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Search for “TNPDS”.
3. Tap on the “TNPDS” app.
4. Tap on the “Install” button.
5. Once the app is installed, open it.
6. Enter your registered mobile number and OTP.
7. Click on the “Login” button.

You will be able to access the TNPDS Mobile App and view your ration card details, track your ration card transactions, and apply for ration card services.

Here are some additional tips for downloading the TNPDS Mobile App:
** Make sure that you have a valid mobile number registered with the Tamil Nadu Public Distribution System (TNPDS).
** Make sure that you have a strong password for your TNPDS account.
** Keep your TNPDS Mobile App updated to the latest version.