You can add newborn children or newly married family members to your existing Smart Ration Card directly online through the TNPDS portal.
Start online (fastest):
- Visit the TNPDS portal (tnpds.gov.in) and click on 'Add Member'.
- Enter your registered mobile number linked with the ration card and verify via OTP.
- Enter the new member's name, gender, date of birth, and relationship with family head.
Required documents:
- For newborn children: Municipal / Panchayat Birth Certificate and child's Aadhaar (if available).
- For newly married members: Marriage Registration Certificate, member's Aadhaar card, and Name Deletion/Surrender Certificate from their previous ration card.
Processing time:
- The Taluk Supply Officer (TSO) will process and approve the request within 15 working days.