Ration cards are issued by every state government and provided to Indian citizens who cannot afford to buy basic commodities. With a ration card, a family can avail of food grains at subsidised rates under the Public Distribution System (PDS).
Ration card is an official document which is provided by all the State Governments to its citizen for purchasing subsidized provisions. The Department of Food and Civil Supplies issues ration card for the residence in Haryana.
Purpose of Ration card
Ration card is a privilege given for citizens who have low margin income and are unable to afford the prices for essential commodities like food, oil, etc. Ration card is also used as an identity and address proof for availing government schemes.
Types of Haryana Ration Cards
- Above Poverty Line (APL): Individuals with annual income more than Rs.1.80 lakh can apply for Haryana APL card by visiting the Saral Haryana official website of Haryana. The card can be downloaded once it is available on the website.
- Centre Below Poverty Line (CBPL): CBPL or Yellow Ration Card can be availed by the beneficiaries under which individuals can get two kilograms of sugar at Rs.13.50 per kilogram, seven litres of kerosene at Rs.13.63 per litre, and 2.5 kilograms of pulses at Rs.20 per kilogram.
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): Also known as ‘Pink Ration Card’ which is issued to the beneficiaries with annual income less than Rs.1 lakh. Beneficiaries can avail themselves of 35 kilograms of wheat at Rs. 2 per kilogram, two kilograms of sugar at Rs.13.50 per kilogram, seven litres of kerosene at Rs.13.63 per litre, and 2.5 kilograms of pulses at Rs.20 per kilogram.
- Other Priority Household (OPH): This is also known as ‘Khaki Ration Card’ under which beneficiaries can avail themselves of five kilograms of wheat.
Documents Required
- Proof of Date of Birth.
- Proof of Residence.
- PAN card.
- Driving license.
- Passport size photograph.
- Aadhaar Card.
Ration Card Application Procedure – Offline
Step 1: The applicant must visit the District food and supplies controller office.
Step 2: Fill the application form correctly with your basic details such as name, address, mobile number etc.
Step 3: Upon submission of the form, you will be issued with a slip notifying the date to contact the appropriate office for collecting ration card.
Ration Card Application Procedure – Online
Step 1: The applicant has to login SARAL website of Haryana.
Step 2: Click on apply for service on the left bar of the screen.
Step 3: Select the service “Issuance of new ration card”.
Step 4: Fill the required details mentioned in the form and attach the scanned documents.
Step 5: Finally click on the “submit” button to submit your application.
Note: Acknowledgement form will be displayed with your Application Reference Number and SARAL ID to check your application status.
FAQs
What are the benefits received by khaki ration card holders?
Khaki ration card holders receive 5 kgs of wheat every month.
What are the benefits received by yellow ration card holders?
Yellow ration card holders receive 2kg of sugar at Rs.13.50 per kg, 7litre of kerosene at Rs.13.63 per litre 2.5kg of pulses at Rs.20 per kg every month.