In this article, we’ll explain how to apply for a Himachal Pradesh ration card, either online or offline. You can also find out how to check the ration card list, track the application status, download your ration card, and make corrections.
One Nation One Ration Card Scheme in Himachal Pradesh
Ration cards are essential for purchasing subsidized food items like wheat, oil, and pulses. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, ration cards could only be used in your own state. But now, with the “One Nation One Ration Card” scheme, you can use your ration card anywhere in India.
This scheme allows people to access government benefits in any state. For example, if you’re from Himachal Pradesh but working in Delhi, you can still get ration benefits in Delhi using your Himachal Pradesh ration card.
Who is eligible for applying for a Ration Card in Himachal Pradesh?
- The person having no ration card
In this case, a Indian citizen must produce a cetificate from Panchayat Secretary or Food & Supplies Officer or concerned department in writing that person have no ration card. Attache this certificate along with application form of ration card. - Duplicate Ration Card
In case of lost ration card you can apply for a new one. The person having ration card at the previous place. This will be applicable in the case of a person transfer from one place to another. - After Marriage entry to be made in the ration card
After marriage to add a new member in ration card a certificate is required from the previous place of residence, issued by Panchayat Secretary/Panchayat Sahayak/Food & Supplies Officer. - In case of birth of child
For the addition to be made in the ration card, the birth certificate of the child is required.
Document Required to apply HP Ration Card
The documents required to apply a HP ration card are following:
Ration Price: Rice: ₹3/kg, Wheat: ₹2/kg
Ration Schemes:
1. ANNAPURNA [Annapurna]
2. AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana)
3. PHH (Priority Household)
4. APL (Above Poverty Line)
5. Below Poverty Line (BPL)
6. AY (Annapurna Yojna)
For a new Ration Card
- Deletion Certificate to the effect that the applicant was not holding any ration card previously must be submitted.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Residence Proof.
- Voter ID.
- Bank Account Details.
For addition of members in the existing Ration Card
In the case of marriage, deletion certificate of the spouse from the previous place and in the case of birth of a child, the birth certificate of the child. The existing ration card must also accompany the application.
How to apply Ration Card in Himachal Pradesh
By following given steps you are able to apply a ration card in HP.
- Take a application form of Ration Card from Panchayat Bhawan or download it online.
- Fill all the required details in the application form.
- The applicant shall submit the application for issuance of Ration card along with the deletion certificate.
- The applicant will be given a receipt for the application form and the date on which the applicant should collect the Ration Card.
- After few days you can collect your HP ration card.
How to check Himachal Pradesh Ration Card List 2020?
Step 1. Visit the Official website of ePDS Transparency Portal Himachal Pradesh.
Step 2. Select and Click on related link of HP Ration Card list.
Step 3. Fill all the required details like district & block.
Step 4. Click on search button
Step 5. Select FPSID or FPS Shop Name or Search it by Owner name of FPS shop.
Step 6. Now HP Ration Card list will be on your screen.
How to download himachal pardesh ration card?
The smart ration card which is issued by the state government will be available on official ePDS Transparecy portal of Himachal Pradesh. Now an Applicant can download and print the digital copy of their Ration Card. A applicant has to follow these steps mentioned below.
- Visit official portal of ePDS Transparency Himachal Pradesh.
- A menu bar will appear left site of website.
- Click on “FPS Ration Card”
- Under sub menu click “Print Ration Card”.
- Now you will redirect to a new web page.
- Here, you have ”select input type” from the list.
- Click on “Select” , two option will appear now Aadhaar or Ration card.
- Choose one of them and fill up the necessary details. You can either enter 12 digit Aadhaar Card number or your HP Ration Card ID.
- Now click on “Search” button.
- After clicking on search button your Ration Card will appear in digital form.
- To download it click on print button.
Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Himachal Pradesh Contact details
Helpline Number:
Toll Free-18001808026
Helpline Number-1967
Website: https://food.hp.nic.in/
Email: dfs-hp@nic.in
Himachal Pradesh Ration Details
Ration Cards:
Total Ration Cards: 7,52,769
AAY: 1,65,569
PHH: 5,87,200
Ration Shops:
Total Fair Price Shops: 5,278
Co-op. Societies: 3,360
Under Panchayat: 23
Selfhelp Group: 40
Individuals: 1,790
Other FPS: 52
Ration Godowns:
FCI Godowns: 0
State/Wholesallers Godowns: 0
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