A step-by-step guide to applying for a ration card in Jharkhand. Covers both online and offline methods, necessary documents, helpline, and relevant links.
Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, Jharkhand Contact details
Helpline Number:
Toll Free: 18002125512
Website: https://aahar.jharkhand.gov.in/
Email: food.secy@gmail.com
Jharkhand 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
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)
Offline Process to apply ration card in Jharkhand
Visit the nearest Food & Civil Supplies office or Pragya Kendra with Aadhaar, proof of residence, income certificate, and passport-sized photos. Collect the application form, fill it out accurately, and submit it with the necessary documents. An acknowledgment slip will be provided. The ration card is typically issued within 15-30 days after verification.
Online Process to apply ration card in Jharkhand
Visit the Jharkhand Ration Card Portal. Register and log in. Complete the online form with details like name, address, and family members. Upload the required documents. Submit the application and track its status online. The process generally takes 15-30 days.
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