A ration card is an important document for the people of rural as well as urban areas. Many benefits are provided by the government through ration cards, not only food grains but the benefits of various government schemes can also be easily availed through ration card. Through this ration card, food grains are provided by the government to poor and needy people and families at cheap prices and free of cost.
A ration card is used as an identity card in government schemes, the benefits of many government schemes are given only on the availability of ration cards. The government has also decided to give ration cards to people without a single rupee till 2029. This is a golden opportunity for you, especially if you live in Uttar Pradesh.
Documents required for making a new ration card
The following documents are required to make a ration card, which includes an Aadhar card, mobile number, caste certificate, income certificate, residence certificate, water or electricity bill, passport-size photo, etc. Keep all these documents ready in advance so that the process is smooth.
Get a ration card made in 5 easy ways in UP
If your ration card is not made yet or your ration card was made but the name has been removed from the ration card, then there are many ways for all of you through which you can easily get a ration card made. Let us know what are the five ways in UP through which you can easily apply for a ration card and get a ration card made.
Online application
Apply easily from home. An online process has also been started for making ration cards in Uttar Pradesh. To make an online ration card, first of all, go to the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Food Security and Supply Department.
After visiting the website, click on ‘Apply for New Ration Card’. Now the application form will open, fill in the name/date of birth / Aadhar card number/address and upload the required documents. After document verification in 30 to 35 days, the name is added to the ration card list. This method saves time and effort.
Offline process
If you are unable to apply online for a ration card, you can apply for an offline ration card. For this, first, go to the District Food Security and Supply Department office of your block or district. After going to the office, fill out the application form for a new ration card, attach photocopies of the required documents with the application form, and submit it to the office. After this verification will be done and your ration card will be made. This is a great option for those who do not have internet access.
Through CSC
The third way, you can apply for a ration card is by visiting your nearest Public Service Center (CSC). For this, you have to take an Aadhar card, voter ID, income certificate, residence certificate, and passport-size photo with you.
CSC agents will fill in the information in the application form and scan and upload your documents. After the application is submitted, you will get a receipt, on which you can check the status of your application by the number given. This is a reliable and accessible option.
Apply from the NFSA website
You can apply for a new ration card by visiting the official website of the National Food Security Authority (NFSA) of the Government of India. On this website, the option of ration card application for any state is given. First of all, go to the official website and click on ‘Citizen Corner’.
As soon as you click, a new window will open, login here with your Aadhar card number and OTP, after logging in, click on “New Application” fill in the application form, and submit it. This is a centralized solution.
Apply at Gram Panchayat Center
You can also fill out the application form for ration cards by visiting the Gram Panchayat Center located in various Gram Sabhas in Uttar Pradesh. Here also the option of applying for a ration card is given.
For this, first of all, reach the Panchayat Center with all your necessary documents and fill out the application form for a ration card there. Submit the application form to the office and request for a new ration card. After this, the Panchayat Assistant will apply for a new ration card for you. This is an important facility for rural areas.