Rajasthan Ration Card (Food Department, Rajasthan)
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 the ration card on the Rajasthan food portal.
Rajasthan District-Wise Ration Card List 2024
To view the Ration Card list in Rajasthan, please follow these steps:
- Step 1: Access the Food Department Rajasthan portal at https://food.rajasthan.gov.in/.
- Step 2: On the homepage, scroll down and choose the 'जिले वार राशन कार्ड विवरण' option from the ration card menu.
- Step 3: Select your district, block, Panchayat, and village.
- Step 4: Click on the FPS name to view the Ration Card list.
Download Rajasthan Ration Card
To download or print your Rajasthan Ration Card, simply click on your ration card number, and it will become available for printing or downloading.
You can also download your ration card via DigiLocker by entering your ration card number.
Rajasthan Ration Card Application Process
To apply for an APL or BPL Ration Card in Rajasthan, please follow the steps outlined below.
- Step 1: Obtain the Rajasthan Ration Card offline form from your nearest E-Mitra center.
- Step 2: Fill in all the details in the Rajasthan 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 in Rajasthan.
- Step 4: The E-Mitra will then register you for the ration card.
Required Documents
To apply for a ration card in Rajasthan, 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.
Ration Card Application Status
If you've applied for a ration card in Rajasthan and wish to check the status of your application, you need to follow these steps:
- Step 1: Visit the Food Department Rajasthan portal at https://food.rajasthan.gov.in/.
- Step 2: Scroll down on the homepage and select "Ration Card Application Status" in the Ration Card menu.
- Step 3: Enter your form number or ration card number and click on the "Check Status" button
Types of Rajasthan Ration Card
The Rajasthan Government gives out ration cards in different colors for different types of families.
| Ration Card Type | Ration Card Color | Eligible Families |
| APL Card (Above Poverty Line) | Blue for double gas cylinder holders and Green for single gas cylinder holder | General consumers |
| BPL Card (Below Poverty Line) | Dark Pink | Village Assembly, Municipal corporation, and families chosen by the municipality |
| State BPL | Dark Green | Families identified as state BPL families by Gram Sabha or Municipality |
| AAY Card (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) | Yellow | Village Assembly, Municipal corporation, and AAY families chosen by the municipality |
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.