Aadhaar Card with Ration Card Link Online | Aadhaar with Ration Card Linking Process | Link Aadhaar with Ration Card through TNPDS | Update Aadhaar with Ration Card
Table of content:
- Ration Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Importance of linking Aadhaar card with Ration card
- Ways to Link Aadhaar Card with Ration Card
- Aadhaar Card with Ration Card Linking Process Online
- Aadhaar Card with Ration Card Linking Process Offline
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Ration Card
Ration card is one of the most important documents in India and Tamil Nadu. Citizens can use this to buy their essential items. The government has made it easy for the public to make necessary corrections such as addition of name, deletion of name, change of name of family head and linking of Aadhaar card in this ration card online.
Aadhaar Card
We all know about the importance of Aadhaar card. From opening a new bank account to paying income tax, Aadhaar card plays a vital role. Also, Aadhaar card is very helpful in availing benefits and subsidies provided by the government. So Aadhaar card is considered as a very important document for our country. So our government is asking to link Aadhaar with all the documents.
Importance of Linking Aadhaar Card with Ration Card
Linking of ration card with Aadhaar card is seen as very important. This linkage has already been implemented in several states. Likewise, this Aadhaar ration card connection is going on very fast in Tamil Nadu. Many fake ration cards come to light through this link. This will ensure that the right products are distributed to those in real need.
Ways to Link Aadhaar Card with Ration Card
- Through Online in TNPDS
- Through Offline Procedure
- Through SMS
- Through TNPDS Application
Aadhaar Card with Ration Card Linking Process Online
Let’s see how to link Aadhaar card with ration card online step by step process.
Step 1: Open your browser and search for “TNPDS”. Click the first link https://tnpds.gov.in/home.xhtml to proceed further.
Step 2: Now click “Citizen Login” to enter into the citizen login page. Enter your registered mobile number and type the give captcha and click “Submit” to proceed to the next page.
Step 3: You need to enter the OTP received in the registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and click “Submit or Register” to login to the page.
Step 4: You will be redirected to the dashboard of the registered ration card with all the details displayed for your reference. Now click “Family members” to see the details of the family members registered in the ration card.
Step 5: Under the list of family members, details like name, age, date of birth, relationship and Aadhaar number will be displayed. You can see a pencil(edit) symbol to update the Aadhaar card number.
Step 6: Click the pencil symbol and update the Aadhaar number. You need to upload the Aadhaar card if it asked to upload. Your aadhaar number will updated immediately or within few days from the update.
Aadhaar Card with Ration Card Linking Process Offline
Those who do not have sufficient internet access to link their Aadhaar card with their ration card can directly visit the ration office near their residence and apply. Before applying to ration office to link Aadhaar card with ration card, it will be helpful to carry below mentioned documents before applying. You can find details about the documents below.
- Aadhaar card photocopies of all the family member for reference.
- Photocopy of the ration card for reference.
- Family head’s passport size photograph.
- If any bank account is linked with aadhaar or ration card, photocopy of the updated passbook may be required for reference.
Please carry the above said document for reference and get the application from the concerned officials and fill in all the required details in the application form. Attach all the necessary and supportive documents and submit it to the concerned officials in the ration department. Your aadhaar may be updated to ration card with in few days from the submission of application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Is it mandatory to link my aadhaar card with ration card?
Yes, it is mandatory to link aadhaar card with ration card to avoid fake ration cards and to support our government.
Do I have to pay any fee to update my aadhaar with ration card?
No, You do not need to pay any fee to update and link aadhaar with ration card.
I don’t have sufficient internet connection at home, how do I do it?
Linking of aadhaar card with ration card with the following modes
- Online process
- Offline process
- Through TNPDS app
- By sending and SMS
