| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Contactless smart card with embedded microprocessor | | Authentication | Biometric (fingerprint) + card swipe at PDS shops | | Data Stored | Family details, entitlements, transaction history | | Security | Encrypted, tamper-proof | | Portability | Can be used only at the assigned Fair Price Shop (FPS) | | Duplicate Prevention | Biometric ensures no double claiming |
Access to rice, sugar, wheat, kerosene, dal, and oil at government-set rates.
Priority Household; receive all essential commodities to ensure food security. tnpds gov in smart card
: Input details for all family members, including their Aadhaar numbers.
Benefits vary significantly based on the card type assigned to the household: Primary Benefit Eligible for rice and all other essential commodities. White | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | |
(as per portal functionality):
: Attach a scanned photograph (head of family) and proof of residence. Benefits vary significantly based on the card type
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