How to check the status of a ration card application?

Ration card is a document issued by the state government that serves as proof of identity for Indian citizens. According to the Public Distribution System (PDS), it can be used to purchase essential commodities from “fair price” or ration shops.

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Each state government has prescribed separate application forms which can be submitted offline or online for obtaining a ration card. For example, applicants from Delhi can go to nfs.delhi.gov.in, while applications from Maharashtra can go to mahafood.gov.in.

The applicant has to pay a minimum basic fee along with the application form. Once the application is submitted, the file is sent for field verification.

How to check the status of a ration card application?

To track the status of your application of ration card, Indian citizens can follow a simple process through the official online portal – https://nfsa.gov.in

By visiting the website, users can navigate to the ‘Citizen Corner’ section, select ‘Know Your Ration Card Status’ and enter the required details such as the ration card number and a captcha code.

After clicking on ‘Get RC Details’ it will show the application status.

Alternatively, applicants can visit the official websites of the Food and Civil Supplies Department of their respective state or the Public Distribution System (PDS) portal.

There they will find a dedicated section to check the status. By entering their Aadhaar number and verifying the captcha, users can submit their details and view or download their ration card status.

Delays in the reasoning process can occur for various reasons, such as errors in personal information such as the applicant’s name or address, missing documents, technical issues on the portal, or a large volume of applications being processed simultaneously.