What is the fee for applying for a new Ration Card?

Application for a new ration card under NFSA and State RTPS is 100% free of statutory fee (₹0). Beneficiaries under PMGKAY receive 100% free foodgrains (5 kg per person for PHH, 35 kg per family for AAY) through December 2028.

Who must be the Head of Family on the Ration Card?

Under Section 13 of the NFSA, 2013, the eldest woman of the household who is not less than 18 years of age shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issue of ration cards.

Can I use my Ration Card in another state under One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)?

Yes. Under the ONORC initiative, ration card holders can lift their entitled foodgrains from any biometric e-PoS-enabled Fair Price Shop (FPS) anywhere in India using Aadhaar biometric authentication.

How do I apply for a Ration Card in Bihar?

In Bihar, citizens can apply online via the RCMS portal (epds.bihar.gov.in) or through the Bihar RTPS portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with Aadhaar of all members, residence certificate, and bank details.

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Ration Card Services (NFSA & State PDS)

Official citizen guides for National Food Security Act (NFSA) and State Public Distribution System (PDS) — online new ration card application, member addition/deletion, e-Ration card download, application status tracking, and Fair Price Shop foodgrain quotas.

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Ration Card Services (NFSA & State PDS) Sovereign Gateway

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Direct sovereign portal operated by National Food Security Portal (NFSA) (nfsa.gov.in)

Application Mode

Online / Offline

Official Fee Range

Free (NFSA statutory free)

Processing Time

Immediate to 30 days

Official Authority

nfsa.gov.in

Ration Card Services (NFSA & State PDS) Catalogue

9 Services

Official citizen services directory with compact table view, verified fees, SLA processing times, and direct official application destinations.

Service Details / सेवा विवरण

Department / Authority

Mode

Statutory Fee & Timeline

CSC Actions / कार्यवाही

Apply for New Ration Card Online — State Food & Civil Supplies Portal

नया राशन कार्ड ऑनलाइन आवेदन — खाद्य एवं उपभोक्ता संरक्षण विभाग

Official guidance for Apply New Ration Card Online. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree

Apply for New Ration Card Online — State Food & Civil Supplies Portal

नया राशन कार्ड ऑनलाइन आवेदन — खाद्य एवं उपभोक्ता संरक्षण विभाग

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Ration Card Member Addition

Official guidance for Ration Card Member Addition. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Ration Card Member Addition

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Ration Card Member Deletion Correction

Official guidance for Ration Card Member Deletion Correction. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Ration Card Member Deletion Correction

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Ration Card Address Family Modification

Official guidance for Ration Card Address Family Modification. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)Central Government

Online / Offline

₹75

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / Offline₹75

Ration Card Address Family Modification

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Download Duplicate Ration Card Replacement

Official guidance for Download Duplicate Ration Card Replacement. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)Central Government

Online

Free

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

OnlineFree

Download Duplicate Ration Card Replacement

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Track Ration Card Application Status

Official guidance for Track Ration Card Application Status. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)Central Government

Online

Free

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

OnlineFree

Track Ration Card Application Status

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Find Fair Price Shop Fps Ration Quota

Official guidance for Find Fair Price Shop Fps Ration Quota. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Find Fair Price Shop Fps Ration Quota

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Ration Card Aadhaar Seeding Ekyc

Official guidance for Ration Card Aadhaar Seeding Ekyc. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Ration Card Aadhaar Seeding Ekyc

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

National Ration Card Status & Transparency Portal (NFSA & ONORC)

राष्ट्रीय राशन कार्ड स्थिति एवं पारदर्शिता पोर्टल (NFSA एवं ONORC)

Check ration card entitlement, family member details, and One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) portability across India.

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)Central Government

Online

Free

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

OnlineFree

National Ration Card Status & Transparency Portal (NFSA & ONORC)

राष्ट्रीय राशन कार्ड स्थिति एवं पारदर्शिता पोर्टल (NFSA एवं ONORC)

National Food Security Portal (NFSA)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Quick Information

Issued / Managed ByNational Food Security Portal (NFSA)

JurisdictionAll India (National Sovereign)

Document ValidityLifetime (Unless revoked or updated)

Official Fee RangeFree (NFSA statutory free)

Citizen Helpline1967

Application ModesOnline Portal & Authorized Seva Kendras

Official Portal

Key Benefits & Statutory Utility

Subsidized Food Grains under NFSA: Guaranteed monthly allocation of rice, wheat, and coarse grains under National Food Security Act.
One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC): Nationwide portability allowing migrant workers to collect ration from any FPS in India.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Benefits: Special 35 kg foodgrain allocation per family per month for poorest-of-the-poor households.
Authoritative Family Entitlement Document: Recognized as proof of family composition and state welfare eligibility.
Aadhaar-Seeded e-KYC Transparency: Electronic PoS biometric authentication prevents diversion and leakage of food grains.

Locate Nearest Fair Price Shop (FPS) & Food Office

Find your designated PDS dealer and block supply officer.

Important Official Links

National Food Security Portal (NFSA) ↗

Central food ministry portal and state ration card links

Annavitran Portal (ONORC) ↗

Interstate and intrastate ration transaction monitoring

Mera Ration Mobile App ↗

Locate nearest FPS and check monthly entitlement

Department of Food & Public Distribution ↗

Policy guidelines and food grain allocation schedules

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Frequently Asked Questions — Ration Card Services (NFSA & State PDS)

Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, eligible beneficiaries are categorized into Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) for the poorest households and Priority Households (PHH) based on state-notified socio-economic inclusion and exclusion criteria.