Ration card is used to deliver ration to the poor in the country. It can also be used as an ID proof for generating domicile certificates, birth certificates and voter ID cards among many other things.
If you do not have a ration card and you want to apply for it, then you should know that now you can apply for a ration card and also check the status of your ration card sitting at your home.
Yes! Now you can apply for ration card online and also if the name of any of your family member is not there then you can add that person’s name online and download the e-ration card from the state government website.
If you do not have a ration card yet, then there is no need to panic. You can get it made by applying online for ration card from your smartphone while sitting at home. For this, all the states have created a website on their behalf. Go to the website of the state you belong to and apply for the ration card.
Who can apply for ration card A
person who is a citizen of India can apply for ration card. The name of the child below the age of 18 years is included in the ration card of the parents. However, those above 18 years can apply for a separate ration card for themselves.
How to Apply Online
- To get the ration card made, first of all go to the official website of your state. If you are a resident of Uttar Pradesh then you can download the form by accessing https://fcs.up.gov.in/FoodPortal.aspx. On the other hand, applicants from Bihar can apply by clicking on hindiyojana.in/apply-ration-card-bihar/ and Maharashtra applicants at mahafood.gov.in.
- After this click on the link with Apply online for ration card.
- Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Health Card, Driving License, etc. can be given as ID proof to get a ration card.
- The application fee for ration card ranges from Rs.05 to Rs.45. After filling the application, pay the fee and submit the application.
- After the field verification, if your application is found correct then your ration card will be generated.
These documents are required to make a
ration card. Aadhar card, voter ID, passport, any ID card issued by the government, health card, driving license can be given as an ID proof to make a ration card. Apart from this, documents like PAN card, passport size photograph, income certificate, electricity bill, gas connection book, telephone bill, bank statement or passbook, rental agreement will also be required as proof of address.
How to Check Application Status
- All the applicants who have successfully applied for the Ration Card can track the application status of their Ration Card. visit the Department of Food official portal.
- Then Click on Citizen Corner Section.
- Then click on Track Food Security Application.
- Then fill any one of the four options.
- After this you will be able to see the status of your application.
