How to Apply for a Ration Card in Bangalore

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Documents Required to Apply for a Ration Card in Bangalore

Here is the list of documents and other required information needed to apply for a ration card in Bangalore

• LPG connection details of the applicant.
• Annual income and occupation.
• Photo identity proof of the applicant.
• Latest electricity bill.
• Region of Food Department.
• Name of the family members.
• Relationship of the applicant with the family members.
• Complete the residential address of the applicant along with the PIN code.
• Address of the parent, in case the applicant is unmarried.

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Step-by-Step Process to Apply for a Ration Card in Bangalore

Here are the steps to apply for a ration card through online mode in Bangalore

1. Applicants need to send an SMS from their registered mobile number to 9212357123.
2. A Security code and a token number will be sent to your registered mobile number.

1. Find out the name of the valid ration card holder.
2. A Biometric fingerprint and photograph of the family member are needed.
3. Open the application for your online ration card.
4. Provide family details on the online form.
5. Upload photograph.

1. Upload the scanned copies of photo identity proof, electricity bill, and address proof at the biometric center.
2. Original ration card and current electricity bill to be provided.
3. Sign the self-declaration form, scan it, and upload it.

After completing the process of applying for a ration card, obtain the printed acknowledgment of the application from the biometric center.

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Whom to Contact for Queries Related to a Ration Card in Bangalore

Applicants can contact the toll-free number 1-800-425-9339 regarding any queries related to ration cards in Bangalore. You can also contact the Food Department at the following address

Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department,

No 8, Marketing Federation Building,

Cunningham Road Bangalore – 560 052 

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FAQs on How to Apply for a Ration Card in Bangalore

• What is the eligibility income for a ration card in Karnataka?

  The eligible income limit for a ration card in Karnataka including Bangalore depends on the type of card applied for by the applicant. The income eligibility starts from Rs.6,400 approximately which varies depending upon the card type. 

• What is the benefit of ration cards in Bangalore?

  The ration cards are beneficial in Bangalore as they can be used as a vital document when applying for scholarships, passport, income certificate, and other government documents. It also helps people below the poverty line to purchase food items at a subsidised rate. 

• What are the rules for ration cards?

  Ration card applicants should not have more than 100 square meters of land, a four-wheel vehicle, or their own plot or home, according to the new ration card rules mentioned by the food distribution system. 

• Which type of ration card is best?

  There are different types of ration cards available in India and each type has its own merit. Among the four main types, the Antyodaya (AAY) Ration Cards offers 25 kg food items at subsidised rate per month. 

• How many types of ration cards are there in Karnataka?

  There are mainly four types of ration cards available in Karnataka including Bangalore. The main types of ration card available in the state are Annapurna Yojana (AY) Ration Card, Non-Priority Categories (NPHH), Priority House Hold (PHH) Ration Card, and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card. 

• Can a single person apply for a ration card in Karnataka?

  Yes, any single person of a family residing in Karnataka can apply for a ration card. 

• Can I get ration anywhere in Karnataka?

  Yes, migrants can ration anywhere in the country under the One Nation One Card scheme. 

• Does the ration card expire?

  Yes, the ration card expires as it has a time period of five years, and the beneficiary is provided with a duration of two months to renew their ration card. If the card is not renewed within this time limit, then the beneficiary's name gets removed from the register.