Green Ration Card Yojana

Features of Green Ration Card Yojana

The features of this scheme are given below: 

1. The green ration card beneficiaries can obtain foodgrains at Re.1 per kg capped at 5kg per person. 

1. The green ration card was introduced to meet the nutritional needs of those who are below the poverty line. 

1. The green ration card scheme has been implemented by the Jharkhand government. 

1. You can apply for a green ration card both online and offline. 

1. Migrant workers or families that have no stable household and are travelling can obtain their share from any fair-price shop. 

1. Individuals belonging to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes or any vulnerable section of society are given a preference during green card enrollment. 

1. Women are recognised as household heads for green ration cards whenever possible. This gives them more decision-making power and empowers them. 

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria you must fulfil to apply for a Green Ration Card are given below:

1. You must be a resident of India.
2. You must be below the poverty line.
3. The green ration card applications will only be accepted from married, widowed, or separated female family members who have completed 18 years of age or are older. In case no such woman is present in the family, the oldest male member will be considered the head of the household. However, if an eligible female member exists, she will be given priority and designated as the head of the family. 

Documents Required

You will have to submit the following documents to apply for a Green Ration Card:

1. Details of your bank account
2. Aadhaar Card
3. Id proof such as Aadhaar, voter id card, etc.

1. Mobile number.
2. Residence certificate or proof of address.
3. Below Poverty Line Card.

How to Apply for Green Ration Card Yojana

You can apply for a green ration card both online and offline. 

Online

Follow the steps given below to apply online for a green ration card: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the state's department of food supply.

Step 2: Click on the link for ‘Green Ration Card’ application form. 

Step 3: Fill out all the necessary details on the form displayed. 

Step 4: In the next step, upload all the documents that were requested in the application form. 

Step 5: Submit the application to complete the process. 

Offline

Follow the steps given below to apply offline for a green ration card: 

Step 1: Visit the Fertilizer Supply Department, Public Service Center, or PDS Center in order to start the offline Green Ration Card Yojana application process. 

Step 2: After arriving at the relevant office, you must pick up the Green Ration Card Scheme application form there. 

Step 3: After obtaining the application form, fill it out completely with all the pertinent information that is required. 

Step 4: At this point, attach all the necessary documents with the application form. 

Step 5: The application must be submitted in the same department as it was first received. 

Once you have submitted the documents, it will be verified and if all the details are true you will soon receive your Green Ration Card.