Antyodaya and BPL ration card holders: here is important information

In view of distribution of food grains, Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries with ration cards are required to go to fair price shops and provide caste-related information by January 10. Antyodaya and BPL ration card holders: here is important information.

Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Deputy Director, Tehsildar and Departmental Assistant Director have been informed in this regard to ration card holders.

Types of Ration Cards 2023:

A Ration card is the official document issued by the respective state governments. The card enables eligible households to buy food grains at subsidized rates under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

The document serves as a common form of identification for many individuals. These cards are issued after the state governments identify eligible households for purchasing food grains at subsidized rates from the Public Distribution System.

5 Different Types of Ration Cards in India

1. Priority household (PHH) ration card – This card is issued to those households which meet the eligibility criteria set by the state governments. Every household which has a priority ration card is entitled to 5 kilograms of food grains per member every month.

2. Antyodaya (AAY) ration card – The Antyodaya ration card is issued to those households which fall under the ‘poorest of poor’ category. Those who have this card, are entitled to 35 kilograms of food grain every month.

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3. APL (Above Poverty line) ration card – The APL ration card was issued to households living above the poverty line.

4. BPL (Below Poverty line) ration card – The BPL ration was for those households living before the poverty line.

5. AAY (Antyodaya) ration card – The AAY which is still in place was issued to poorest of poor households.

It must be noted here, APL, BPL and AAY cards were in use before the National Food Security Act was enacted in the country. Under NFSA, two types of ration cards are issued to eligible households. These cards are issued after the state governments identify eligible households for purchasing food grains at subsidized rates from the Public Distribution System.