Rajasthan Ration Card (Food Department, Rajasthan)

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In Rajasthan, the Ration Card lets families buy necessary food at government-subsidized prices from PDS shops. This card is key to making food more affordable and supporting food security in the state.

This article will guide you through checking the Rajasthan Ration Card list, applying for a ration card, and downloading on the Rajasthan food portal.

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The Rajasthan government will issue ration cards to migrant workers from other states, making them eligible for government ration supplies.

District-Wise Ration Card List

To view the list in Rajasthan, please follow these steps:

Ration Card List Rajasthan
  • Step 3: Select your district, block, Panchayat, and village.
  • Step 4: Click on the FPS name to view the Ration Card list.
District List ON Food Rajasthan Portal

Download

To download or print your Ration Card, simply click on your ration card number, and it will become available for printing or downloading.

Click on ration card number to download

You can also download your ration card via DigiLocker by entering your card number.

Rajasthan Ration Card Download DigiLocker

Application Process

To apply for an APL or BPL Ration Card in Rajasthan, please follow the steps outlined below.

  • Step 1: Obtain the Ration Card offline form from your nearest E-Mitra center.
  • Step 2: Fill in all the details in the Ration Card application form and get it attested by your Sarpanch (for Gram Panchayat) or Chairman (Nagarpalika).
  • Step 3: Take the completed form to an E-Mitra Center.
  • Step 4: The E-Mitra will then register you for the ration card.
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The ration card will be issued within 30 days of submitting the application.
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E Mitra is a digital platform offering numerous government services to Rajasthan's residents. This initiative by the Rajasthan Government aims to simplify access to government services, making them more convenient and readily available.

Required Documents

To apply for a ration card, you'll need specific documents for the household head and members. The required documents are listed below:

  • For the Household Head: Aadhaar Card, Jan Aadhaar, Domicile Certificate, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Bank Passbook, Mobile Number, Address Proof (Gas Connection, Electricity Bill), 2 Passport size photos, Old Ration Card (if any).
  • For Members: Aadhaar Card, 2 Passport size photos, Domicile Certificate, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Bank Passbook.
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To include a newly born child's name in the ration card, you must provide the child's birth certificate and the parents' ID.
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To include a bride's name in the ration card, a marriage certificate and the bride's Aadhaar card are required.

Application Status

If you've applied for a ration card and wish to check the status of your application, you need to follow these steps:

Ration Card Status Rajasthan
  • Step 3: Enter your form number or card number and click on the "Check Status" button
Rajasthan Ration Card Status

Types of Rajasthan Ration Card

The Rajasthan Government gives out ration cards in different colours for different types of families.

Ration Card TypeRation Card ColorEligible Families
APL Card (Above Poverty Line)Blue for double gas cylinder holders and Green for single gas cylinder holderGeneral consumers
BPL Card (Below Poverty Line)Dark PinkVillage Assembly, Municipal corporation, and families chosen by the municipality
State BPLDark GreenFamilies identified as state BPL families by Gram Sabha or Municipality
AAY Card (Antyodaya Anna Yojana)YellowVillage Assembly, Municipal corporation, and AAY families chosen by the municipality
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The Rajasthan ration card serves as an important document for low-income families to access subsidized food grains and other essential commodities under the Public Distribution System (PDS). It also acts as proof of identity and address.

Subsidized Commodities

Ration cardholders in Rajasthan are entitled to essential commodities like:

  • Food Grains (Wheat, Rice): At subsidized rates.
  • Sugar and Kerosene: Provided based on the category of the ration card (AAY, BPL).
  • Other items: Some fair price shops offer additional items like pulses, oil, and salt at subsidized rates.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for applying for a new Ration card are as follows:

  • The applicant must not already possess a ration card.
  • Newly married couples in Rajasthan are eligible to apply.
  • Those with temporary or expired ration cards are eligible to apply for a new one.
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Rajasthan is part of the ONORC scheme, allowing ration cardholders to access their food grain entitlements from any fair price shop (FPS) across India, irrespective of where their ration card was issued. This benefits migrant workers and families who move frequently.

Helpline

Contact Number 0141-2227352 (Working Hours)
Email secy-food-rj[at]nic[dot]in
afcfood-rj[at]nic[dot]in
Address Food Department, Government Secretariat, Jaipur (RAJ.) - 302005

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