A ration Card is the govt issuing a certificate to a family and the state govt is responsible for issuing of ration card to a family. The ration Card has the address of the person on it, name, and number of family members along with the age of family members.
How to Apply for a Ration Card?
The applicants who want to apply for the Ration Card can apply online or offline. Check the steps for both processes here.
How to Apply for a Ration Card Online?
- The applicants who want to apply for a Ration Card online need to visit the official website of their state for a ration card for Haryana State and open the website: https://saralharyana.gov.in/.
- Go for the new registration process and fill out the Ration Card form.
- Attach the required documents with the Ration Card application form.
- Pay the fees if any for the Ration Card application form.
- Submit the Ration Card application form.
- The Ration Card application form will go under review and you will be informed by the govt officials when your Ration Card is approved.
How to Apply for a Ration Card Offline?
- The offline process of the Ration Card is simple.
- Take the offline form for the Ration Card from the nearest Ration Card office.
- Fill out the Ration Card form offline and attach the photo/documents with the Ration Card form.
- Submit the Ration Card form to the same Ration Card office.
Eligibility to apply for a Ration Card
A person who meets the eligibility for the Ration Card can apply for the Ration Card, check if you are eligible or not for the ration card below.
- The Ration Card is for the Indian citizens only.
- The person can have a ration card for one state only.
- The person who is applying for a ration card must cook and live separately.
- The person who wants to show the family member in the ration card must be a close relative.
Documents Required to Apply for Ration Card
When a person desires to apply for a Ration Card, he must check the list of documents needed to apply for the Ration Card. The list of needed documents for the Ration Card application is given below.
- The application form for the Ration Card should be filled out by the person.
- The identity proof of the person like Voter ID, Passport, Driving Lisence, or other govt ID.
- The person will also need to provide the address proof along with the Ration Card form. In the address proof, you can submit the telephone bill, electricity bill, Bank Account Passbook, LPG Gas book, rental agreement, etc.
- Photo of the person.
What is an E-Ration Card?
The Indian government has started the Electronic Public Distribution System- EPDS System. The EPDS Systemes issue E-ration Cards to the families in some states. This is the digital platform that helps families to track their food needs and benefits online anywhere in India.