Steps to Link Aadhaar Number With Ration Card

Note: The Aadhaar-Ration Card linking deadline has been extended from 31st March 2022 to 30th June 2022.

The State government in India issues the Ration card which is an authorized document to every household that is entitled to buying subsidized food grain from the PDS System- Public Distribution System under the National Food Security Act. It also serves as a common way of identification for several Indians.

Linking of Aadhaar with Ration Card enables you to avail subsidized LPG that the government offers. Since ration cards have been one of the oldest proof of residence in the country, it is important to link them with Aadhaar so that the benefits received by the holder can be streamlined and the cases of fraud can be prevented.

How to Link an Aadhaar Card with Ration Card Offline? 

Your ration card can be linked with Aadhaar by visiting the nearest PDS shop or ration shop. Ration Card Aadhaar Link will help you in various ways such as ration card search with Aadhaar Card will be easier, you will be able to check ration card status with Aadhaar Card Number, etc.

Follow the steps given below to link Aadhaar and Ration Card offline –

Step 1: Visit the nearest PDS centre or Ration Shop

Step 2: Carry photocopies of your Ration Card along with the copies of Aadhaar Card of all your family members. Also, carry a passport size photograph of the head of the family.

Step 3: In case your bank account is not linked with Aadhaar, you should also submit a copy of your bank passbook

Step 4: Submit all these documents at the PDS shop along with a copy of your Aadhaar

Step 5: The representative available at the Ration shop might ask you for fingerprint authentication for first-time Aadhaar authentication.

Once the documents are submitted, an SMS notification will be sent to your registered mobile number. You will receive another SMS notification when the two documents are successfully linked.

How to Link an Aadhaar Card with a Ration Card Online? 

Many states provide an option to link Aadhaar Card with Ration Card online and the steps are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of your state’s PDS portal

Step 2: Enter your Ration Card number

Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number

Step 4: Enter your registered mobile number

Step 5: Click on continue/submit button to proceed further

Step 6: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number

Step 7: Enter the OTP received to submit your request for ration card Aadhaar link

Note: As of now, there is no official portal for ration card Aadhaar link due to which every state has its own portal for ration card.

About Ration Card

Ration Card is an important official document that entitles its user to avail food grains and fuel offered by the government at subsidized rate. The card was launched about five decades ago and it has still not lost its prominence in India. Apart from offering necessary food grains at lower rates, it allows the poor to have a proof of identity in the country and establish a connection to the government database. It is of three types- Antyodaya, BPL (Below Poverty Line) and APL (Above Poverty Line). Eligibility depends on the economic status of the family.

Documents Required for Linking Aadhaar Card With Ration Card

Given below is the list of documents needed for Ration Card Aadhaar Link:

• Photocopy of your Ration Card along with an original card for on-site verification
• Copies of Aadhaar of all family members
• Photocopy of Aadhaar of the head of the family
• Passport size photograph of the head of the family
• Copy of bank passbook in the case bank account is not linked with Aadhaar

Benefits of Linking Aadhaar Card With Ration Card

Following are the benefits of Ration Card Aadhaar Link:

• It will reduce the number of fake Ration Cardholders who are enjoying subsidies which are otherwise meant for the below poverty line (BPL) families
• Once Aadhaar is linked with a Ration Card, families will not be able to possess more than one ration card on the basis of fake details
• Fraudulent activities can be prevented after Aadhaar is linked with a Ration Card
• The biometric enabled distribution system would help PDS shops identify the genuine beneficiaries and streamline the benefits accordingly
• Diversion and leakage of PDS ration can also be controlled
• Aadhaar creates an audit trail in the Public Distribution System, thus identifying and eliminating corrupt middlemen and adding efficiency in the framework

FAQs on Linking Aadhaar-Ration Card

Q. How can I check my Aadhaar card linked with a ration card?

Ans. To check if your Aadhaar Card is linked with a ration card you need to submit a copy of your Aadhaar Card along with the photocopy of your Ration Card to the nearest PDS Shop. Finger biometrics will be done to authenticate and verify your identity with Aadhaar Card.

Q. How can I change my mobile number in a ration card?

Ans. To change your mobile number in a ration card you must follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit the official state government PDS portals such as https://pds.jharkhand.gov.in/secc_cardholders/ercmsActivityRequest
2. Enter your Ration Card Number
3. Enter your registered mobile number
4. Click on the “Submit” button
5. You will receive an OTP, enter the OTP to proceed further
6. Upon verification, a reference number/acknowledgement number will be displayed
7. Your request to update/change your number will be submitted

Q. How can I link my bank account with a ration card?

Ans. You have to visit the nearest bank branch to link your bank account with a ration card.

Q. How can I download my ration card with an Aadhaar card?

Ans. As of now, there’s no such procedure to download your ration card with an Aadhaar Card.

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