Chandigarh Ration Card

published by | April 1, 2025

A ration card is an essential document issued by the Department of Food & Supplies, Chandigarh to eligible residents. It allows households to purchase subsidized food grains and essential commodities under the Public Distribution System (PDS).

Chandigarh Ration Card

Purpose of Ration Card

Ration card is a legal document/ certificate that can be used as an identity proof and also used as proof of your residence in all the Private and Government sector official works. It can be used to get household things at a subsidised rate so that all people could profit from Government Schemes.  The government of Chandigarh provides a subsidy for essential food items and commodities for ration card holders. It benefits the targeted poorest families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), and another population is living Below Poverty Line (BPL) recognised as such within the overall norms approved by the Department of Food and Public Distribution. For the people, those who are above the poverty line, benefits under PDS are restricted as per the notifications from the government from the time being.

Types of Ration Card

Chandigarh Government issues different types of Ration Card for the people in the state. The total population of Chandigarh has been classified into the following categories for proper supply and distribution of SFA’s and Kerosene oil. Above Poverty Line (APL):- Families having total income above Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum is issued with APL Cards (White Colour). Below Poverty Line (BPL):- Families having a total family income below Rs. 24,200/- per annum have been identified under this category. Antyodya Anna Yojana (AAY):- Household with a disabled adult and no assured means of subsistence, landless labourers, marginal farmers, artisans, craft men, widows, terminally ill persons etc. are covered under this scheme. Annapurna Yojana (AY):- Under this scheme, a destitute person with more than 65 years of age having no source of income and not availing the benefit of national Old Age Pension or State Pension Scheme are entitled to 10 Kg of food grains free of cost every month.

Eligibility Criteria

The criteria are based on the economic status of the beneficiary families. To obtain a ration card in the State of Chandigarh, the applicant must satisfy the following conditions

  • The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
  • The applicant should not possess another ration card.

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card (of all family members)

  • Residence Proof (Electricity Bill, Voter ID, Rent Agreement, etc.)

  • Income Certificate (for PHH and AAY cards)

  • Passport-size Photographs

  • Old Ration Card (if applicable)

How to Apply for a Chandigarh Ration Card?

Online Process:

  1. Visit the official website of Chandigarh Food & Supplies Department.

  2. Fill out the ration card application form.

  3. Upload the necessary documents.

  4. Submit the form and note down the application number for tracking.

  5. After verification, the ration card will be issued.

Offline Process:

  1. Visit the nearest Food & Supplies Office in Chandigarh.

  2. Collect and fill out the ration card application form.

  3. Attach required documents and submit the form.

  4. After verification, the ration card will be issued.

FAQs

How to Check Ration Card Status?

  • Visit the official PDS portal of Chandigarh.

  • Enter your application number to check the status.

Benefits of Chandigarh Ration Card?

Purchase subsidized food grains (Wheat, Rice, Sugar, etc.).
Acts as identity proof for government schemes.
Helps in availing scholarships, pension schemes, and other benefits.

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