Haryana Ration Card - Types, Documents Required, Eligibility & How To Apply

• The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department issues different types of ration cards in Haryana based on a family's income.
• Haryana ration cards are categorised into below-poverty-line ration card, above-poverty-line ration card, Antyodaya Anna Yojana ration card, and other priority household ration card.
• To download your Haryana ration card, you can visit the official website of Food and Civil Supplies Department, Haryana.

A ration card is a document issued by any state government in India to citizens who belong to economically weaker sections of the society. A ration card provides lower-income families access to food items at subsidised prices through the public distribution system.The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department issues different types of ration cards in Haryana based on a family's income and the number of members.In this blog, you will read about how to apply for a Haryana ration card, documents required to apply for a ration card and types of Haryana ration cards.

You can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for Haryana ration card.

• Step 1: Visit the Food and Civil Supplies Department of Haryana portal .
• Step 2: Click on the 'Anthayodhaya Saral' tab.
• Step 3: Click on 'Apply For Service' on the left bar of the screen.
• Step 4 : Click on 'Issuance of new ration card'.
• Step 5: Fill in the required details in the form and attach the scanned documents.
• Step 6: Click on the 'Submit' button to submit your ration card application.
• Step 7: An acknowledgement form will be displayed with your application reference number with which you can check your application status.

If you are applying for the Haryana ration card for the first time, you should register by entering your name, mobile number, and e-mail ID.If you have already registered on the online portal, you can enter your e-mail ID and password and log in.

Follow the below-mentioned steps to download the Haryana ration card:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of Food and Civil Supplies Department, Haryana.
• Step 2: Click on the ‘Citizen’ option and then choose ‘Search Ration Card’.
• Step 3: On the new page, enter the 'Family ID'.
• Step 4: Enter the captcha code. Then click on the ‘Get Member Details’ option.
• Step 5: Select one member from the family.
• Step 6: Click on 'Send OTP' and you will receive a one time password on the registered mobile number of the selected family ID.
• Step 7: Enter the OTP and click on ‘Verify’.

Your Haryana ration card will be displayed on the screen and you can proceed to download it.

To apply for a Haryana ration card, you need to submit the following documents:

• Identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card or PAN card
• Recent passport-sized photograph
• Income certificate
• Caste certificate
• Bank passbook

Following are the types of Haryana ration cards: Central Below Poverty Line (CBPL) Ration Card CBPL ration card or yellow ration card is issued to individuals with which they can get two kilogrammes of sugar at ₹13.50 per kilogramme, seven litres of kerosene at ₹13.63 per litre, and 2.5 kilogrammes of pulses at ₹20 per kilogramme. Above Poverty Line (APL) Ration Card Individuals with an annual income of more than ₹1.80 Lakh can apply for a APL ration card in Haryana. You can visit the SARAL Haryana official website of Haryana and download the ration card from there. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card Also called the pink ration card, it is issued to individuals with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh. With this card, you can avail 35 kilogrammes of wheat at ₹2 per kilogramme, two kilogrammes of sugar at ₹13.50 per kilogramme, seven litres of kerosene at ₹13.63 per litre, and 2.5 kilogrammes of pulses at ₹20 per kilogramme. Other Priority Household (OPH) Ration Card Also known as the khaki ration card, beneficiaries with this card can avail five kilogrammes of wheat every month.

If you are applying for the Haryana ration card for the first time, you should register on the SARAL website by entering your name, mobile number, and e-mail ID. It is a simple and easy process to apply for the Haryana ration card.If you belong to an economically backward section of society, then you must apply for a ration card to reap its benefits. Also, remember to check your eligibility before applying for a particular type of ration card in Haryana. Also Read: A Step-by-Step Guide to Aadhaar Ration Card Link