How to Apply for a New Ration Card Online in India
Apply for a new ration card, add family members or make corrections online through your state's food & civil supplies portal — documents and steps.
EDTechToolsCenter EditorialA ration card gives eligible families subsidised food grains and doubles as identity/address proof. Ration cards are issued by your state's Food & Civil Supplies Department. Here's how to apply. See our Ration Card service page for the full checklist.
Documents required
- Identity proof of the head of family (Aadhaar)
- Address proof
- Passport-size photograph of the head of family
- Aadhaar of all family members
- Income proof (for category, where required)
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How to apply
- Find your state's Food & Civil Supplies / PDS portal (the NFSA site links to state portals).
- Register and select 'New Ration Card'.
- Fill in family and address details.
- Upload identity, address and member documents.
- Submit for verification and track the status; download or collect once approved.
A nominal fee (often ₹5–₹45) applies depending on the state. Always apply on the official state portal.
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Frequently asked questions
No — a family should hold only one ration card. Duplicate cards can be cancelled.
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