Ration Card Aadhaar Card Link: Know Step by step guide

Ration Card Aadhaar Card Link: Under the One Nation One Ration Card scheme, now you will be able to get rations from any government ration shop in the country. Your ration card must be linked with an Aadhar card to take advantage of this scheme.

If your ration card and Aadhaar are not linked, you may stop getting ration. As we all know Ration Card is the oldest Identity proof for the citizens of India. State Government in India issues Ration Cards as Identity documents for the residents.

This move by the Indian Government of the Ration Card Aadhar Link will help citizens to get direct benefits of buying subsidized food grain from the PDS System (Public Distribution System) under the National Food Security Act. It will also help residents to get Subsidies on LPG offered by the central government.

Importance of Linking Aadhaar Card with Ration Card:

– Eliminating fake ration card holders

– Minimise chances of disrupting benefits for BPL families

– Once Aadhaar and ration card are linked, PDS can trace this; thus, no more existence of dishonest middlemen

– The biometric-enabled distribution system will enable ration shops to identify those in need

– It also addresses ration diversion and leakage

Documents Required for Linking Aadhaar with Ration Card:

When you want to link Aadhaar to a ration card, make sure to have all the documents ready beforehand. Here is a list of the documents you need to submit to the PDS office or ration shop.

– Photocopies of Aadhaar cards of all family members

– Original and a photocopy of ration card

– A copy of the bank passbook if you have not linked your bank account with your Aadhaar card

– Passport size image of the head of a family

Step to Link Aadhaar with Ration Card Online:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Public Distribution System (PDS)

Step 2: Select the option to link the ration card with Aadhaar

Step 3: Carefully enter your Ration card number, then your Aadhaar number

Step 4: Type your registered mobile number in its respective space

Step 5: Click on the “Submit”

Step 6: You will receive an OTP on the number you just put in

Step 7: Enter the OTP in its designated space

Step 8: Once the process is complete, you will receive a confirmation message.

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