Live Update: August, 2026 All 28 States and 8 UTs 79.71 Crore Beneficiaries

Ration Card 2026: Status, List,
Apply and Download: All States

Find your name in the NFSA beneficiary list, check your ration card application status, download your e-Ration Card, or apply for a new card. This guide covers all 28 states and 8 Union Territories in one place.

📊 NFSA Live Data — India 2026
20.58 Cr
Total Ration Cards Issued
79.71 Cr
Total Beneficiaries Covered
5.33 Lakh
Fair Price Shops (FPS)
36 of 36
States Under ONORC
177 LT
Food Grain Per Year (Lakh Tonnes)
Rs. 1.97 LC
Annual NFSA Budget (Lakh Crore)
Source: nfsa.gov.in and Department of Food and Public Distribution, GOI — July 2026

Which state are you from?

Each state has its own ration card portal and process. Select your state below to get a direct guide for your state.

State pages are being added every week. If your state shows “Coming Soon,” use our central guides above — they work for all states. For direct access to your state portal, scroll to the helpline section below.

What is a ration card and who issues it?

A ration card is an official document issued by your state government’s Food and Civil Supplies Department. It allows your family to buy essential food grains such as rice, wheat, and coarse grains at heavily subsidised prices from your nearest Fair Price Shop (FPS), also called a ration shop or sarkari dukaan.

Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, the central government allocates food grains to each state. Your state then identifies eligible families and issues ration cards to them.

See All Ration Card Types
  • ✓Who issues it: Your state’s Food Department, not the central government
  • ✓Who can apply: Any Indian citizen who is a permanent resident of the state and meets income criteria
  • ✓Aadhaar mandatory: Your Aadhaar must be linked to your ration card and bank account
  • ✓One card per family: You cannot hold two ration cards in the same state
  • ✓Use anywhere in India: Under ONORC you can use your card at any Fair Price Shop in any state
  • ✓Also valid as ID proof: Accepted as address proof for PAN card, driving licence, and bank accounts

How much food grain will you receive each month?

The amount depends on your ration card type, which is decided by your family’s income and economic status.

Card Type Who Gets It Grain Per Month Price Free Extra (PMGKAY)
AAY
Antyodaya Anna Yojana		 Poorest families — landless labourers, elderly, widows 35 kg per household Rs. 2 per kg wheat, Rs. 3 per kg rice Yes — free extra grains
PHH
Priority Household		 Low-income NFSA families meeting state eligibility 5 kg per person per month Rs. 2 per kg wheat, Rs. 3 per kg rice Yes — free extra grains
Annapurna
AY Card		 Senior citizens aged 65 and above with no pension or income 10 kg per person per month Free Not applicable
NPHH
Non-Priority		 Above-poverty-line families (used as identity proof only) State-specific Market rate Not applicable

PMGKAY (PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana) provides free extra grains to all NFSA cardholders. The government renews this scheme annually. Check nfsa.gov.in for current status.

Are you a migrant worker? You can use your ration card anywhere in India.

The One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme allows you to use your existing ration card at any Fair Price Shop in India, even if you have moved to a different state for work.

You do not need to transfer your card or apply for a new one in your new state. Simply visit the nearest Fair Price Shop and authenticate using your biometric fingerprint.

  • ✔ All 36 states and UTs are covered
  • ✔ Biometric authentication at the FPS machine
  • ✔ 79.71 crore NFSA beneficiaries are eligible
  • ✔ Your family at home can still use the same card

How does ONORC work?

Step 1: Go to any Fair Price Shop in India.

Step 2: Give your ration card number or Aadhaar number.

Step 3: Scan your fingerprint on the biometric machine (PoS device).

Step 4: Collect your food grain entitlement.

What problem are you facing with your ration card?

Most ration card problems have a simple fix. Select your issue below.

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My name is not in the NFSA listHow to get your name added to the beneficiary list
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Aadhaar eKYC is failing at the FPSFingerprint not matching? Correct your details
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I did not receive my food grains this monthHow to check your status and file a complaint
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Wrong name or address on my ration cardHow to correct details online or at the ration office
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I need to add a new family memberAdding a newborn, spouse, or new family member to the card
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Which Ration Card am I eligible for?Check difference between AAY, PHH, BPL and APL cards

Complete Ration Card Guides 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

A ration card is an official document issued by your state government. It gives your family the right to buy subsidised food grains such as rice and wheat from your nearest Fair Price Shop (FPS). You can also use it as address proof for opening a bank account, applying for a PAN card, getting a driving licence, and enrolling in government welfare schemes. Read our full guide: What is a Ration Card and its Types
Any Indian citizen who is a permanent resident of the state, does not already hold a ration card in any other state, and meets the income limit set by their state government. The general income limit is Rs. 2 lakh per year for urban families and Rs. 1.5 lakh per year for rural families, but this varies by state. Your Aadhaar card must also be linked to your bank account. Full eligibility details: Apply Guide: Eligibility Section
Visit nfsa.gov.in, click “Citizen Corner,” select “Know Your Ration Card Status,” enter your Aadhaar number or ration card number, and click Submit. You can also check status on your state’s food department portal. For step-by-step instructions with screenshots: Full Status Check Guide
Go to nfsa.gov.in, select your State, District, Block, and Panchayat or Ward, then click on your Fair Price Shop number. Your household list will appear. You can also search by ration card number or Aadhaar number directly. For a full walkthrough: Full NFSA List Guide
Visit your state’s food department portal, register with your mobile number, fill the application form, upload your Aadhaar, address proof, and photo, then submit. After submitting online, you may need to visit the ration office once for physical verification. It takes 15 to 30 working days to get the card issued. Complete step-by-step guide for all states: Full Apply Online Guide
Visit your state’s food department portal, go to “e-Services” or “e-Ration Card,” enter your ration card number or Aadhaar number, verify with OTP, and download the PDF. The e-Ration Card is a valid official document. For state-wise download links and screenshots: Full Download Guide
An AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) card is for the absolute poorest families such as landless labourers, elderly people, and widows. They get 35 kg of food grain per month per household. A PHH (Priority Household) card is for low-income NFSA families. They get 5 kg per person per month. Both card types get grains at subsidised rates of Rs. 2 per kg for wheat and Rs. 3 per kg for rice. See all card types explained
Yes. Under the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme, you can use your ration card at any Fair Price Shop anywhere in India. You do not need to transfer your card or apply for a new one in your new state. Simply visit the nearest FPS, give your Aadhaar number, and scan your fingerprint on the biometric machine. All 36 states and Union Territories are covered under ONORC.
With a ration card you get: (1) subsidised food grains (rice, wheat, coarse grain) every month from the Fair Price Shop; (2) free extra grains under the PMGKAY scheme for all NFSA cardholders; (3) LPG subsidy under the Ujjwala Yojana if you qualify; (4) address and identity proof for opening a bank account, getting a PAN card, driving licence, passport, and various government scheme registrations; (5) access to food grains from any state under ONORC if you are a migrant worker.
The income limit varies by state and category. In general: for rural families the limit is around Rs. 1.5 lakh per year and for urban families it is around Rs. 2 lakh per year. For AAY cards (the poorest category) there is no fixed income limit, the family must be identified as the most vulnerable by the gram sabha or local body. Each state sets its own exact limit. Check your state’s food department portal for the current income ceiling in your area.
First, check the rejection reason on your state’s food portal using your application reference number. Common reasons are: income certificate not verified on the e-District portal, Aadhaar not linked to mobile number, or duplicate application detected. Fix the specific issue and reapply. If you believe the rejection is wrong, file a complaint at your District Supply Office or call the central helpline at 14445. You can also file a grievance on the CPGRAMS portal at pgportal.gov.in.
After submitting your application, it takes 15 to 30 working days in most states. The process involves a field verification visit by the Supply Inspector at your home address, approval by the District Supply Officer, and then issuance of the card. You can track your application status using your reference number on your state’s food portal.
Call the central food ministry helpline at 14445. It is free and available in Hindi and regional languages. You can also file a complaint on your state food portal or visit the District Supply Office in person. If the dealer continues to deny your grains or demands a bribe, file a formal complaint on the CPGRAMS grievance portal at pgportal.gov.in. The government takes dealer fraud seriously and can suspend or cancel the dealer’s licence.
Yes. A ration card is an accepted address proof and identity document for opening a bank account in India. Most public sector banks and cooperative banks accept it as a valid KYC document. However, for getting a loan, banks will also need income proof, and the ration card alone may not be enough. For a Jan Dhan account (zero-balance account), a ration card is sufficient as identity and address proof.
You can link Aadhaar to your ration card in two ways: (1) Online via your state’s food department portal,log in, go to “Aadhaar Seeding” or “Link Aadhaar,” enter your Aadhaar number, verify with OTP, and submit; (2) Offline at your nearest Fair Price Shop or CSC Centre, bring your Aadhaar card and ration card. Aadhaar linking is mandatory for receiving food grains and for completing eKYC. Without it your card may become inactive.

Who do you call if there is a problem?

Uttar Pradesh
1800-1800-150
Bihar
1800-3456-194
Madhya Pradesh
181
Rajasthan
1800-1806-127
Maharashtra
1800-22-4950
West Bengal
1800-345-5505
Gujarat
1800-233-5500
Karnataka
1967 or 1800-425-9339
Tamil Nadu
1967
Telangana
1967 or 040-2329-3333
Odisha
1800-345-6724
Delhi
1800-11-0841

Select your state above for your state’s full helpline, official portal link, and complete ration card guide.

What should you do right now?

Getting your ration card working correctly comes down to four things: making sure your name is in the NFSA list, completing your Aadhaar eKYC at the Fair Price Shop, keeping your income and caste certificate valid, and knowing which helpline to call if something goes wrong. Whether you are applying for the first time or fixing an existing problem, every step is covered in the guides on this site.

  • 1Check if your name is in the NFSA beneficiary list at nfsa.gov.in
  • 2Complete your eKYC at the nearest Fair Price Shop or CSC Centre
  • 3If you do not have a card yet, apply online through your state’s food portal
  • 4If you face any problem, call helpline 14445; it is free and available in Hindi
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