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Bihar Ration Card (EPDS Bihar)

For people in Bihar, the Ration Card is super important because it helps them buy food at cheaper prices every month through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The Bihar government has established the EPDS Bihar portal, to simplify the process of obtaining and managing ration cards for residents.

This page will cover how residents can use the EPDS Bihar portal for online Bihar Ration Card applications, printing RC, accessing RC details, and more.

Bihar Ration Card List 2024

If you've applied for a ration card and want to see if your name is on the Bihar ration card list, follow these steps:

Go to the EPDS Bihar portal.
On the homepage, click on "RCMS Report."

On the new page, select your district, block, Panchayat, and village.
Then, the ration card list for your location will appear.

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Click on your ration card number to open your e-Ration Card, which you can then download. Also, you can download your Bihar Ration Card through DigiLocker.

Application Process

If you live in Bihar and need a new ration card, follow these steps:

Visit the EPDS Bihar Official Website - https://epds.bihar.gov.in/.
On the homepage, click on "Apply for Online RC" in the "RC Online" section.

On the next page, click on "Login."
Log in through "Meri Pehchaan" with username and password. If not registered, click "Sign up for Meri Pehchaan," create an account, and log in.

Then, click "Apply" and choose "New Apply" for "Rural" or "Urban" Ration Card
Fill out the Bihar Ration Card form with applicant details and submit. For additional members, select "Add Member."
Upload documents like Aadhaar, bank details, residential proof, family photo, signature, and income proof.

After uploading, select "Go For Final Submission" to review, then click "Final Submit."

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After applying, you can click on "Track Application Status" through this portal to view your Bihar ration card status. Additionally, you can correct your ration card by selecting the "Apply For Correction" option.

Check Ration Card Status

First, visit the RCMS Bihar Ration Card official site- https://rcms.bihar.gov.in/. On the homepage, click "Application Status" in the top menu.

Then, choose your district and subdivision, enter your "RTPS number" in the box, and click "Show" to view your status.

RC Details Check

Residents of Bihar with a ration card looking to view their ration card information (RC Details) need to follow these steps:

First, visit the Bihar ration card portal.
Click on the "RC Details" option available on the homepage.

On the new page, enter your district and ration card number.
Then, click the search button to access your ration card details.

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Bihar's Ration Card toll-free or helpline number is “1800-3456-194 & 1967.” You can call this number to resolve any issues you may have.

AePDS Bihar Portal

Full form of AePDS is Aadhaar enabled Public Distribution System, in bihar you can visit on AePDS portal - https://epos.bihar.gov.in/. to check some important reports like PMGKY, RC details, FPS Status, RC transfer, etc.

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