Sarkari Yojana How to make Ration Card: Ration card is an important document issued by the Government of India. With the help of ration card, flour and rice are available from ration shops at low prices.
Sarkari Yojana How to make Ration Card: Ration card is an important document issued by the Government of India. With the help of ration card, flour and rice are available from ration shops at low prices. Along with ration card, it helps in buying essential commodities from ‘fair price’ or ration shops. Every state government provides facility to apply for ration card through different methods and portals. Here we are telling you how to apply for ration card and then check the status
How to apply for ration card
To apply for ration card, citizens have to fill the form prescribed by the government, which is available online or offline. Delhi applicants can apply by visiting nfs.delhi.gov.in and Maharashtra applicants can apply by visiting mahafood.gov.in. Necessary documents and a minimum charge have to be submitted along with the application form. After this the application is sent for verification. You can also check the status of your application.
How to check the status of the application?
- To check the status of the ration card application, citizens can visit the nfsa.gov.in portal and follow the steps given below.
- First of all go to the Citizen Corner section on the nfsa.gov.in website.
- Select the option of Know Your Ration Card Status.
- Enter the required information like ration card number and captcha code.
- Click on Get RC Details.
The status will appear on the screen.
Apart from this, you can also check the status of the application on the official website of the State Food and Civil Supplies Department or PDS portal. Enter the Aadhaar number and other information there and you can see the status of the application. You can also download the status.
Reasons for delay in ration card
- There can be many reasons for delay in making or receiving ration card.
- Name or address related mistake in the application.
- Lack of documents.
- Technical problem on the portal.
- High number of applications.
Citizens are advised to submit correct information and necessary documents while filling the application form so that the process is not delayed.