The ration card is one such document which primarily enables the people of a state to receive rice grains, wheat and other food at subsidised rates. The Odisha ration card also serves as a primary document for identification as well for the citizens who hold it.
Ration card is an important multi-purpose document that entitles the resident of a state to obtain essential goods at highly subsidised rates through the Public Distribution System (PDS). In Odisha, ration cards are issued by the Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Welfare. All residents of the state should hold the ration card as it enables the holder to procure all subsidies provided by the Odisha Government. The objective of the issue of new ration card is to eliminate the duplicate ration cards and cover all eligible beneficiaries in the state of Odisha.
Linking Aadhar to Ration Card
The main objective of linking Aadhar with Ration card is to avoid the issuance of duplicate and multiple identities by digitising it and also to streamline the benefits attached to it. Aadhaar linking with Ration card would help in maintaining transparency in the Public Distribution System (PDS) network. Linking of Ration Cards with Aadhaar of all the beneficiaries would facilitate in ensuring correct targeting of the beneficiaries for distribution of subsidised food grains or cash transfer of food subsidies under NFSA.
How to check the Odisha Ration (Rashan) Card List online?
- Go to the official website of the Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, Odisha: foododisha.in.
- Look for the Ration Card List or PDS Section on the homepage.
- Choose the appropriate option to check the Ration Card Details or List.
- Select your District, Block, and other required details like Ration Card type (APL, BPL, etc.).
- After filling in the required details, click on Submit or Search.
- The list of Ration Cards will be displayed, and you can view or download it.
Types of Odisha Ration Card
APL Ration cards – The APL ration card is given to the people who fall over the poverty line.
BPL Ration cards – The people who have a family annual income of less than Rs.1 lakh are below the poverty line.
Antyodaya ration cards – The Antyodaya Anna Yojana card given to those who are economically weaker in the society.
Odisha Ration Card Eligibility
- The applicant or the family of the applicant must not possess any other ration card issued by the state.
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
Documents Required
- Proof of Date of Birth.
- Address proof (electricity bill, water bill, telephone bill, passport, etc.)
- Family group passport size photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- For the government employees, the order for transfer form from the Head of the Office.
How to Apply for an Odisha Ration Card
Step 1 – Visit the official website of the government department.
Step 2 – On the home page, click on the option of E-bitaran.
Step 3 – The website will redirect you to a different page.
Step 4 – From the list of options, select the link of the online application form for a ration card.
Step 5 – The form will be automatically downloaded to your system.
Step 6 – Print the form and fill in the details as required.
Step 7 – Once the form is filled, the necessary documents must be attached to the form and then submitted at the nearest DFO office.
Once the application is submitted, the documents and application are verified by the government and the new ration card takes up to 30 days to be sent to the registered address of the applicant.
FAQs
How is a ration card transferred?
You must visit your nearest ration office in the new jurisdiction if you want to transfer your ration card from one state to another. You must submit an application, provide proof of your new residence, and pay the necessary price.
Is it possible to make changes to a new ration card?
Yes, it is possible to make any changes to the ration card. To do so, you will have to visit the DFO office and make a request to change the required detail on the ration card. You will need to produce a set of documents as proof that the changes requested are legitimate. Once verified, the officer will change the details on the ration card.