Delhi Ration Card

Delhi ration card is a document which is provided by the Department of Food Supplies and Consumer Supplies(NFS Delhi) in Delhi and it is a vital document for proving one's identity in Delhi and around the country. It aims at providing food and supplies to the citizens of the country at subsidized prices. This article explains the eligibility requirements, required documents, application procedure, and how to update the information on your Delhi ration card.

Applicants do not need to go to a government office to check the list. They can check the list of Delhi ration cards by going to the official website (nfs.delhi.gov.in) and following the steps outlined below.

• Step 1: On the menu bar, select the "e-Services" option.

• Step 2: Select "e-Ration card" from the drop-down menu.

• Step 3: Select the "Village list" tab from the drop-down menu.

• Step 4: On your screen, a list of all the ration cards in the specified village will appear.

Several types of Ration Cards were issued by the state government. It must be noted that they are issued on the basis of their yearly income. There are different types of ration card that are mentioned below:

• BPL - Below Poverty Line (BPL) Ration card is given to people below the poverty line.

• APL - Above Poverty Line (APL) Ration card is given to people who are above the poverty line and below the medium class.

• AAY - Antyodaya ration card is given under the Antyodaya Yojana to people who are weaker than other classes of people financially.

• AY - Annapurna Yojana People under the Annapurna Yojana are given this rashan card and will be entitled to 10 kg of rice every month at no cost. The person must be above the age of 65 and have no source of income.

The applicant must submit the following documents to apply for a ration card in Delhi, either online or offline:

Each family member's passport photo, attested by a Gazetted Officer.

• Telephone bill

• Bank Passbook

• Electricity Bills

• House Rent Receipt

Procedure to Apply for Delhi Ration Card Online Anyone who is a Delhi resident who wants to apply for a new Delhi e-ration card must follow the processes outlined below:

• Step 1: The applicant must first go to the official website and download the new ration card application form, which must then be printed.

• Step 2: After taking a printout, he or she must complete the application form with all of the essential information.

• Step 3: After that, applicants must submit the ration card application form along with the needed documents for verification.

• Step 4: After the application is submitted, you will be given a reference number that you can use to verify the status of a new ration card.

Procedure to Apply for Delhi Ration Card Offline

• Step 1: Visit the Delhi Government's Department of Food's official website nfs.delhi.gov.in

• Step 2: After you've submitted all of your documents and completed the application form, click submit.

• Step 3: You can write down the ration card application number and use it to follow the status of your ration card application.

Following the methods below, applicants can check the progress of their ration card application status online:

• Step 1: Visit the Department of Food, Supplies, and Consumer Goods' official website nfs.delhi.gov.in

• Step 2: On the right side of the screen, look for the 'Citizen's Corner' section.

• Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select 'Track Food Security Application.'

The following are the methods to download the e-ration card from the website:

• Step 1: Visit the Delhi Government's Department of Food, Supplies, and Consumer Affairs' official website nfs.delhi.gov.in

• Step 2: On the homepage, look for the "Citizen Corner" area.

• Step 3: Select the option to create an e-card.

• Step 4: Enter the relevant information, such as the ration card number, the head of the family's Aadhaar number/NFS ID, the head of the family's date of birth, and the registered mobile number provided at the time of registration.

• Step 5: Select 'Submit' from the drop-down menu.

• Step 6: The e-ration card will appear on the screen after that and may be downloaded by selecting the 'download' option.

With your ration card, you can avail the benefit of procuring food and supplies at subsidised prices if you reside in Delhi. In case you have not gotten your card yet, make sure you check which of the 4 types of Delhi ration cards you are eligible for before you apply for the same. 

With your ration card, you can easily avail different services like getting a house loan or fulfilling KYC norms. This is because your ration card is a valid proof of your identity or address. If you want to apply for a home loan using your Delhi ration card as an ID proof, head to Bajaj Markets and check out the loan options available.