Jharkhand Ration Card

harkhand ration card is very important for all the citizens of the state. To make it easier, the government has started the online application process for getting a ration card. Now people can apply for a ration card online from home and the card will be issued as soon as possible. The ration card is provided by the state food department.

If you already have a ration card or have recently applied online, then you should know that the government keeps updating the Jharkhand Ration Card List 2024 from time to time. During these updates, the names of some families may be removed. If you want to check whether your name is in the new ration card list or not,

Under the National Food Security Act, the government offers ration cards to eligible citizens nationwide, allowing them to purchase subsidised food grains through the Public Distribution System. Issued by the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department, these cards also serve as proof of identification.

In Jharkhand, the ration card initiative targets providing essential food grains to marginalised communities, ensuring their inclusion in the country’s food security framework

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Jharkhand Ration Card List 2024

  • Click on the ‘e-Services’ option provided on the menu bar.
  • Select the ‘e-Ration card’ link.
  • Choose the ‘Village list’ tab.
  • Select your respective district, Taluk, Gram Panchayat, Village and click on the ‘Go’ button.
  • The list of ration cards in the selected village will be displayed on the screen.

Purpose of Jharkhand Ration Card List

Ration card allows the government to provide essential commodities like wheat, rice, sugar and kerosene at a very low price to the families in the state who are struggling financially. This means that ration card helps poor people to get these essential items at low rates.

Jharkhand Ration Card Eligibility

AAY

This ration card is given under the Antyodaya Yojana and for people who are weaker than other classes of people financially.

PHH

These ration cards are given to families who are a part of the Priority Household who live in the rural parts of the state.

NPHH

Non-Priority Households receive a different ration card as the families classified under this have a stable annual income. They are not given subsidised items.

White ration card

This is given to people who have an annual income of more than Rs.1 lakh.

How to Check the Ration Card List of Jharkhand?

  • Visit the official website of ‘Aahar Jharkhand’ – https://aahar.jharkhand.gov.in/.
  • On the homepage, select the ‘Family NFSA’ option.
  • From the district-wise list displayed on the screen, select the municipality/block you wish to check the list for.
  • Next, click on the ‘Village list’ tab. 
  • A comprehensive list of all the ration cards issued in the selected village will appear on your screen. 

Process to Apply for a Ration Card in Jharkhand

  • Visit the official website of ‘Aahar Jharkhand’.
  • Next, select the ‘Online Service’ option and then click on ‘Online Application’.
  • You will be redirected to a different page. Read all the information given on this page before clicking on ‘Proceed’.
  • Next, select the ‘Apply for new ration card’ option.
  • Next, click on ‘Proceed’ and then enter your phone number.
  • Once you have entered your mobile number, the screen will display the application form. 
  • Fill in all the required details and then proceed to click on ‘Continue’.
  • Next, you will receive a one-time password (OTP) on the phone number you just entered. Enter the OTP in the dialogue box and then click on ‘Submit’.
  • You will receive a reference number on the screen, make a note of it for future reference.
  • Next, click on ‘Save’ before printing out the duly filled document. Submit this application form along with the required documents at your nearest DSO office. 

Documents Required: Ration Card in Jharkhand

  1. Bank Passbook
  2. Passport-size photo of each family member attested by a Gazette Officer
  3. Electricity Bills
  4. House rent receipt
  5. Telephone Bill
  6. Aadhar Card
  7. Mobile number
  8. Income Certificate
  9. Caste Certificate or Category Certificate
  10. Gas connection details

How to Check the Ration Card’s Status in Jharkhand?

  • Visit the official website of ‘Aahar Jharkhand’.
  • Select the ‘Online Service’ option.
  • Next, click on the ‘Application Status’ tab.
  • Next, enter the details that are prompted such as the application number or your mobile phone number. 
  • Next, click on ‘Check Status’ to view the status of your application on the screen.

How to Make Corrections to an Existing Ration Card in Jharkhand?

Step 1: Visit the official website of ‘Aahar Jharkhand’.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the ‘New Ration’ option and then select ‘Already Registered.

Step 3: Enter your ration card number and the registered mobile number in the dialogue box that appears. 

Step 4: Enter the details that are prompted and you will be shown your ration card details.

Step 5: Next, enter your Aadhaar number and click on ‘OTP’.

Step 6: Enter the OTP to fill in the required details and make corrections on the new page you are redirected to. 

Step 7: Next, click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 8: Take a printout of the form and submit it to your nearest DSO office with the required documents supporting the change of details. 

  • Alternatively, you can select the ‘Downloads’ option from the homepage and download the required self-declaration form depending on what are the details you wish to change. 
  • You will need to duly fill in the form, attach the required documents and submit it to your nearest DSO office.

FAQs

What is the ration per person in India?

Each month, a person with a ration card is entitled to up to 10 kg of ration. 

Where are the DSO offices in Jharkhand located?

DSO offices are located all over the state of Jharkhand. To check the list of DSO offices, you can visit the official website at aahar.jharkhand.gov.in.

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