How To Apply For Smart Ration Card

Ration card is an important document

Ration card not only helps poor to avail ration at a discounted price but it is extremely useful in availing many other government schemes. Ration cards are issued by the state governments and act as an identity card. Under the Central government’s One Nation-One Ration Card scheme, a person can obtain a ration card from any other state besides the parent state.

Online procedure for generating a ration card

The government has issued many schemes which can be availed with a ration card. There are many schemes for individuals Below Poverty Level (BPL). Now you don’t need to visit any government office to generate a ration card as the process is now online. The ration card is issued in two categories, one for the people living Below Poverty Line (BPL) and for non-BPL.

These people can apply

An individual who has completed 18 years of age is eligible to apply for a ration card. You can avail the ration card with only one state. The ration card consists of the head of the family and other members. Generation of ration card used to be a tedious process in the past, but with the evolution of technology, you get a ration card sitting home.

How to apply:

To apply for a new ration card, you will have to submit an online application on the food portal of the respective state. For example, if you live in Uttar Pradesh, you need to visit the website https://fcs.up.gov.in/FoodPortal.aspx. You will need to download a PDF form from this website. You will need documents including Aadhar card, driving license or any other photo ID card to generate a ration card. You will have to pay online fees ranging from Rs. 5-45. Once the payment is done, the form is sent for verification. The field verification is done in 30 days. If the verification does not match with the given data, the form will get cancel.

Documents for online Ration card registration

– Aadhar Card

– PAN Card

– Passport-size photo of the Family head

– Income Certificate

– Gas connection details

– Caste Certificate

– Bank Passbook

– Mobile Number

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