Delhi Ration Card

A ration card is a document of identity and residential proof issued by the Department of Food Supplies, and Consumer Supplies. The objective behind issuing an NFS Delhi ration card is to provide food and supplies to the residents of Delhi at subsidized rates. The NFS Delhi ration card does not just serve as proof of identification in Delhi but is valid as proof all over the country.  

Delhi Ration Card

What’s a Ration Card?

Ration card is considered to be an essential legal document in India that is used for identity and address verification. Ration card also often used as an identification proof while applying for domicile certificate, income certificate, drivers license, PAN card, etc.

Which are the Different Types of Ration Cards Issued in India?

Delhi Government issues different types of Ration Card for the people in the state. The total population of Delhi has been classified into the following categories for proper supply and distribution of SFA’s and Kerosene oil.

  • Above Poverty Line (APL):- The Government will issue APL Cards (White Colour) to the families having total income above Rs 1,00,000 per annum.
  • 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 can avail 10 Kg of food grains free of cost every month.

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for a Ration Card Delhi

  • BPL: This type of ration card is issued to people falling below the poverty line.
  • APL: This type of ration card is issued to people who are above the poverty line but below the middle class.
  • AAY: This type of ration card is issued under the Antyodaya Yojana to people who are financially weaker than other classes of people.
  • AY: This type of ration card is issued under the Annapurna Yojana to people above the age of 65 years who have no source of income. Such ration card holders are entitled to 10 kilograms of rice every month.

What are the Documents Required to make a Ration Card in Delhi?

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter Identity card
  • Income certificate
  • Passport size photograph of family members.

How to Check the Ration Card Delhi List?

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs, GNCT of Delhi at https://nfs.delhigovt.nic.in/Home.aspx

Step 2: Go to the ‘Citizen’s Corner’ and scroll down to the list of options being displayed.  

Step 3: Next, select the ‘FPS Wise Linkage of Ration Card’ option. 

Step 4: Next, select ‘Delhi’.

Step 5: Now, select the desired district, and circle name.

Step 6: Next, select the ration card type of your Delhi ration card 

Step 7: The list of all the ration cards issued in the chosen area will be displayed on the screen. 

Delhi Ration Card Apply- How To Do That?

Step 1:Visit the official website of the Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs, GNCT of Delhi at https://nfs.delhigovt.nic.in/Home.aspx

Step 2:Go to the ‘Citizen’s Corner’ and scroll down to the list of options being displayed.  

Step 3:Next, select the ‘Apply online for food security’ option. 

Step 4:You will be redirected to an e-district page. 

Step 5:Next, you will need to register as a user by entering the details prompted. If you are already registered, enter your login details.

Step 6:If you are registering as a new user, a registration form will open on your screen after you click on the ‘Register’ option. 

Step 7:Enter the details prompted and complete the registration process.

Step 8:Now, select ‘New Ration Card Registration Form’ option.

Step 9:A registration form for a new ration card will appear on your screen, fill in all the details required.

Step 10:Next, click on the ‘Upload Documents’ option and upload scanned copies of all supporting documents required. 

Step 11:Once all documents are uploaded, click on the ‘Submit’ option.

FAQs

What is the eligibility criteria to apply for a NFS Delhi ration card?

Any individual who is a resident of Delhi is eligible to apply for an NFS Delhi ration card.

What are the documents required to apply for an NFS Delhi ration card?

The documents required are the applicant’s Aadhaar card, PAN card, and a passport-sized photograph.

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