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What is rice card in ration card Tamil Nadu?
Citizens of Tamil Nadu are permitted to convert sugar cards to rice cards which means people who have sugar cards can convert to rice cards. The conversion process will start soon online. People can also check the change of ration card to rice card status online.
How can I change my sugar card to rice card in Tamil Nadu 2020?
TNPDS Sugar Card to Rice Card Change Apply Online
- First of all you have to visit TNPDS official portal www.tnpds.gov.in.
- Then on home page you will see the option Convert Your Sugar Card to Rice card click on this option.
What are the Pongal gift in Tamil Nadu?
On Wednesday, the state government announced the Pongal gift hampers for 20.15 million ration rice card holders at an outlay of ₹1,088 crore. It comprises 20 items including raw rice, jaggery, cashew, raisins, cardamom, moong dal and ghee for preparing the sweet pongal.
Who can get rice ration card in Tamil Nadu?
Food Minister R. Kamaraj on Saturday said ration cardholders in the State who had opted for sugar in their family cards could now opt for rice. In an official release in Chennai, he said there were as many as 5,80,298 ration cardholders in Tamil Nadu.
Can I change sugar card to rice card?
Dear people, the Tamil Nadu Government has permitted the conversation of sugar cards to rice cards. This means those who have a sugar card can convert it to a rice card. The process of the conversion process will start soon.
How many ration cards are there in Tamilnadu?
Public Distribution System(PDS)
| Sl. No. | Type of Card | No. of Cards |
|---|---|---|
| 3. | NPHH | 90,08,842 |
| 4. | NPHH-S | 10,01,605 |
| 5. | NPHH-NC | 41,106 |
| TOTAL | 1,96,16,093 |
What is PHH in smart card?
The new NFSA system categorizes households mainly into two: Priority Household (PHH) and Non-priority Household (NPHH). The households fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be considered as priority households for inclusion in the NFSA and their ration card is known as Priority Household Ration Card.
How do you convert PHH to NPHH?
Change NPHH to PHH Ration Card
- As a first point, you should have to cancel your NPHH as there is no such thing as changing your NPHH to PHH.
- Visit the nearest Ration office or PDS office and ask for the cancellation of your Existing.
- Fill the form with all your Ration card details and submit it to the officials.
What is the difference between rice card and sugar card in Tamilnadu?
Sugar cards ( White) : are issued to cardholders opting for sugar instead of rice. Cardholders can buy all other essential commodities, except rice. Sugar card holders are eligible to get an additional 3 kg. of sugar in lieu of rice.
How can I change my sugar card to Rice in 2021?
How to Change Tamilnadu Sugar Card to Rice Card Online?
- OTP (one Time Password) share on your mobile number.
- Enter the otp in the stage.
- New dashboard will be open on your screen.
- Select change sugar card to rice card.
- At last Summit your request, and your procedure is completed for TN Smart card to Rice Card.
How many ration shops are there in Tamilnadu?
Public Distribution System(PDS)
| Sl.No | Agency | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation | 1,455 |
| 2 | Cooperatives (Under R.C.S) | 32,827 |
| 3 | Other Co-operatives | 476 |
| 4 | Women fair price shops,including Self Help Groups | 411 |
What is the difference between PHH and NPHH?
Non Priority House Holds (NPHH) are ineligible to get subsidised food grains under NFSA system. They wil get ration cards but no subsidized food grains as priority ration cards (PHH) get.