Karnataka Ration Card

Karnataka ration card is as an official document that grants to obtain food grains and fuel at a subsidized rate from the Karnataka State Government. Also, Ration card often used as an identification proof while applying for domicile certificate, income certificate, drivers license, PAN, etc. The Department of Food and Civil Supplies in Karnataka issues ration card in Karnataka to the citizens of the state. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining Karnataka ration card.

Types of Ration Card

Karnataka government offers various types of ration card. Following are the Karnataka ration card types listed below.

Priority House Hold (PHH) Ration Card

Priority House Hold (PHH) ration card is provided for the people belonging to the rural households. The beneficiary under this category will receive food grains on a monthly subsidized price. Priority category has been divided into 2 subgroups.

S.no	Name of the commodity	Price per kg
1.	Rice	Rs. 3 per kg
2.	Wheat	Rs. 2 per kg
3.	Coarse grains	Rs. 1 per kg

Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card

Antoyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card was issued to the families whose annual income is below Rs.15000 is liable to get food grains at a cheaper cost.

S.no	Name of the commodity	Price per kg
1.	Rice	Rs. 3 per kg
2.	Wheat	Rs. 2 per kg

Annapurna Yojana (AY) Ration Card

Annapurna Yojana (AY) Ration Card is a special type of ration card issued only to the poor people above 65 years. They are entitled to 10kgs of food grain monthly from the government.

Non-Priority Categories (NPHH)

Non-Priority House Holds (NPHH) will only hold the ration card but are not eligible to get subsidized food grains as ration cardholder receives from the Karnataka Government.

Eligibility Criteria

Every family residing under the state of Karnataka is eligible for obtaining ration card.

Documents Required

The following documents are to be furnished along with the application form.

Aadhar Card
Voter Identity card
Income certificate
Passport size photograph of family members.

Online Ration Card Application Procedure

To register for ration card online follow the steps below. Step 1: Please visit the official website of the Karnataka government. Step 2: Click on "e-Services" which is displayed on the homepage. [caption id="attachment_53390" align="aligncenter" width="715"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-Home-Page Step 3: Select "New ration card (APL)" from the e-Ration card option. [caption id="attachment_53396" align="aligncenter" width="702"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-e-Ration-Card Step 4: On the next page, select "New Ration Card Request" to apply for new ration card. [caption id="attachment_53398" align="aligncenter" width="756"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-Online-Application Step 5: Now, the applicant has to select the type of ration card. [caption id="attachment_53399" align="aligncenter" width="727"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-New-Online-Application Step 6: Enter your Aaadhar number for successful verification of your Aaadhar number. [caption id="attachment_53400" align="aligncenter" width="730"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-Provide-Details

One Time Password Authentication

Step 7: The applicant will receive OTP to the registered mobile number. [caption id="attachment_53402" align="aligncenter" width="719"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-View-Details Step 8: After entering the OTP, the Aadhar details will be displayed. [caption id="attachment_53404" align="aligncenter" width="737"] Step 8-Karnataka-Ration-Card

Step 8 - Karnataka Ration Card

Finger Print Verification

Step 9: The applicant has to capture a single fingerprint or multiple fingerprints verification according to the selected option. [caption id="attachment_53406" align="aligncenter" width="758"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-Finger-Print-Verification Step 10: On successful verification, the entered Aadhar details will be displayed.

Generation of Application Number

Step 11: Click on 'Add' Button for the application number generation. [caption id="attachment_53410" align="aligncenter" width="736"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-Application-Number-Generation. Step 12: If entered Aadhar card number contains existing family members, then the applicant has to delete duplicating member to apply for a new ration card. [caption id="attachment_53412" align="aligncenter" width="773"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-Add-Family-Details Step 13: Select "Add Member" to update the relationship of all the members in the family. [caption id="attachment_53414" align="aligncenter" width="772"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-Add-Member Step 14: Click on " Next stage" to enter the contact details of the applicant. [caption id="attachment_53418" align="aligncenter" width="748"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-Next-Stage Step 15: Finally click on 'Save' to save your application successfully. [caption id="attachment_53419" align="aligncenter" width="698"]

Karnataka-Ration-Card-Save-Application Note: The ration card will be issued by the concerned authority within 15 days from the date of application. The applicant can collect a ration card by remitting a fee of Rs.100 per copy.