Bihar Ration Card (EPDS Bihar)
The Bihar government has established the EPDS Bihar portal, epds.bihar.gov.in, is Official Website for Ration Card Management System.
The Ration Card Management System, or Jan Vitran Ann (JVA), is an online tool for managing ration cards under the National Food Security Act.
It supports creating, modifying, and surrendering cards, as well as handling family splits, card type changes, and head of family changes.
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.
Application Process
If you live in Bihar and need a new ration card, follow these steps:
- Visit the EPDS Bihar Official Website - 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."
Ration Card Status
First, visit the RCMS Bihar Ration Card official site- 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 card number.
- Then, click the search button to access your card details.
What is EPDS Bihar?
The Bihar Ration Card system is managed by the Electronic Public Distribution System (EPDS), aimed at providing subsidized food grains to eligible families in the state.
Types of Ration Cards
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): For the poorest families, offering 35 kg of food grains monthly.
- Below Poverty Line (BPL): For low-income families, providing subsidized food grains.
- Above Poverty Line (APL): For families above the poverty line with limited or no subsidies.
- Priority Household (PHH): For households under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), providing 5 kg of food grains per person per month.
Statistics
Here are some key statistics:
- Total Beneficiaries:
Over 8.71 crore individuals are beneficiaries of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Bihar. - Ration Cards Issued:
Bihar has issued approximately 1.68 crore ration cards under various schemes such as Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Below Poverty Line (BPL), and Priority Household (PHH) categories. - Coverage Under NFSA:
Around 86% of Bihar's population is covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), ensuring subsidized food grains for the majority of residents. - Monthly Food Grain Distribution:
The state distributes around 4-5 lakh metric tonnes of food grains (wheat and rice) each month to ration cardholders. - Fair Price Shops (FPS):
Bihar has over 54,000 fair price shops operating across urban and rural areas, ensuring the distribution of food grains to eligible beneficiaries. - Digital Ration Cards:
More than 99% of ration cards in Bihar have been digitized, enhancing transparency and ease of access to PDS services. - Aadhaar Seeding:
Approximately 90% of ration cards in Bihar have been linked to Aadhaar, reducing duplication and fraud in the PDS system.
These statistics highlight the scale and impact of the EPDS system in Bihar, ensuring food security for millions of residents across the state.
AePDS Bihar Portal
The full form of AePDS is Aadhaar enabled Public Distribution System, in Bihar you can visit on AePDS portal - epos.bihar.gov.in, to check some important reports like PMGKY, RC details, FPS Status, RC transfer, etc.
