Haryana Ration Card

Ration card is an official document which is provided by all the State Governments to its citizen for purchasing subsidized provisions. The Department of Food and Civil Supplies issues ration card for the residence in Haryana. In this article, we look at the procedures for obtaining a ration card in Haryana.

Purpose of Ration card

Ration card is a privilege given for citizens who have low margin income and are unable to afford the prices for essential commodities like food, oil, etc. Ration card is also used as an identity and address proof for availing government schemes.

Types of Ration Cards

The following types of ration card are issued by the Haryana Government.

Ration Card Type	Beneficiaries	Subsidy on foods and commodities
Green ration card	Above Poverty Line(APL)	5 kg of wheat
Khaki ration card	Other Priority Households(OPH)	5kg of wheat
Yellow ration card	State Below Poverty Line (SBPL) or Central Below Poverty Line(CBPL)	· 2kg of sugar at Rs.13.50 per kg · 7litre of kerosene at Rs.13.63 per litre · 2.5kg of pulses at Rs.20 per kg
Pink ration card	Antodya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries	· 35kg of wheat at Rs.2 per kg · 2kg of sugar at Rs.13.50 per kg · 7liter of kerosene at Rs.13.63 per litre · 2.5kg of pulses at Rs.20 per kg

Documents Required

When applying for a ration card, the following documents have to be submitted along with the application form.

Proof of Date of Birth.
Proof of Residence.
PAN card.
Driving license.
Passport size photograph.
Aadhaar Card.

Ration Card Application Procedure - Offline

Follow the below mentioned to apply for the ration card through offline mode.

Step 1: The applicant must visit the District food and supplies controller office. Step 2: Fill the application form correctly with your basic details such as name, address, mobile number etc.

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Step 3: Upon submission of the form, you will be issued with a slip notifying the date to contact the appropriate office for collecting ration card.

Ration Card Application Procedure - Online

To register for ration card online follow the steps below:

Step 1: The applicant has to login SARAL website of Haryana. Step 2: Click on apply for service on the left bar of the screen. Step 3: Select the service "Issuance of new ration card". Step 4: Fill the required details mentioned in the form and attach the scanned documents. Step 5: Finally click on the "submit" button to submit your application. Note: Acknowledgement form will be displayed with your Application Reference Number and SARAL ID to check your application status.

Track application status online

To check the status of the online application, select "Track application status" on the home page of Saral portal. Enter your Application reference ID given on the acknowledgement form, and then the status of your application can be viewed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Haryana Ration Card Application Process and Benefits 2023.

The purpose of a ration card in Haryana is to provide subsidized essential commodities like food, oil, and kerosene to citizens with low income. It also serves as an identity and address proof for availing government schemes.

In Haryana, the following types of ration cards are issued: Green (for Above Poverty Line), Khaki (for Other Priority Households), Yellow (for State or Central Below Poverty Line), and Pink (for Antodya Anna Yojana beneficiaries).

To apply for a ration card in Haryana, you need to submit proof of date of birth, proof of residence, PAN card, driving license, passport size photograph, and Aadhaar Card.

To apply for a ration card in Haryana offline, you need to visit the District Food and Supplies Controller's office, fill out the application form, and submit the required documents. You will be given a slip with a date to collect your ration card.

To apply for a ration card in Haryana online, you need to log in to the SARAL website, click on "Apply for Service," select "Issuance of new ration card," fill out the form, attach scanned documents, and submit the application.

You can track the status of your online ration card application in Haryana by selecting "Track Application Status" on the SARAL portal homepage and entering your Application Reference Number received during the submission.

The subsidies provided with different ration cards in Haryana are: Green (5 kg wheat), Khaki (5 kg wheat), Yellow (2 kg sugar, 7 liters kerosene, 2.5 kg pulses), and Pink (35 kg wheat, 2 kg sugar, 7 liters kerosene, 2.5 kg pulses).

No, a ration card is not mandatory for all residents of Haryana. It is primarily issued to citizens with low income and those who are unable to afford essential commodities at market prices.

No, a ration card issued by the Haryana government is valid only within the state. You cannot use it to avail subsidized commodities in other states.

The article does not specify the renewal period for ration cards in Haryana. However, in most states, ration cards need to be renewed periodically, usually every few years.