A complete guide on applying for a ration card in Puducherry, covering both online and offline processes. Includes necessary documents, helpline, and weblink.
Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Puducherry Contact details
Helpline Number:
Toll Free: 18004251082, 18004251083, 18004251084 and 18004251085
Website: https://pdsswo.py.gov.in/
Email: civil.pon@nic.in
Puducherry Ration Details
Ration Cards:
Total Ration Cards: 2,06,394
AAY: 25,517
PHH: 1,80,877
Ration Shops:
Total Fair Price Shops: 515
Co-op. Societies: 483
Under Panchayat: 0
Selfhelp Group: 5
Individuals: 27
Other FPS: 0
Ration Godowns:
FCI Godowns: 0
State/Wholesallers Godowns: 0
Ration Price: Rice: ₹1/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 Puducherry
Visit the nearest Civil Supplies office with Aadhaar, proof of residence, income certificate, and passport-sized photos. Collect the application form, fill it out, and submit it along with the required documents. An acknowledgment slip will be provided. The ration card will be issued within 15-30 days after verification.
Online Process to apply ration card in Puducherry
Apply online via the Puducherry Civil Supplies Portal. Register and log in, fill out the online application form with the necessary details, and upload scanned copies of the required documents. Submit the application. Track your application status online. The process takes 15-30 days.
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