Tripura Ration Card

Ration card is a multi-purpose legal document issued by State Governments. It is advisable for all residents of the State to hold ration card to avail subsidized food commodities. Ration card enables the cardholder under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) to procure subsidized items such as rice, wheat, sugar, kerosene, fertilizers, LPG, etc. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining Tripura Ration Card in detail.

Purpose of Ration Card

Ration card is an essential document, and also is considered as an identity proof of the entire family and further serves as a proof of residence.

Types of Ration Card in Tripura

The applicant can apply three kinds of ration cards in Tripura.

APL Cards: The State Government will issue Above Poverty Line (APL) Ration Cards to families with income above the poverty line index. BPL Cards: The State Government will issue Below Poverty Line Ration (BPL) Cards to the families with annual income less than that specified in the poverty index. AAY Cards: Antyodaya Anna Yojana Cards are issued to families those who meet special conditions. This card allows the family to have the highest level of subsidy rates.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria are based on the economic status of the beneficiary's family. The applicant needs to satisfy the below criteria laid down by the Government of Tripura.

The applicant should be a resident of the Tripura State.
The applicant must not possess another ration card.

Link Aadhaar with Ration Card

Aadhaar linking with Ration card would help in maintaining transparency in the Public Distribution System (PDS) network. The primary objective of linking Aadhar with Ration card is to avoid the issuance of duplicate and multiple identities by digitizing it and also to streamline the benefits attached to it. Linking of Ration Cards with Aadhaar would facilitate in ensuring correct targeting of the beneficiaries for distribution of subsidized food grains or cash transfer of food subsidies under NFSA ( National Food Security Act, 2013)

Required Documents

In Tripura, the following documents, along with the application form, are important while applying for a new ration card:

Address Proof
Passport size photograph of family members
Deletion Certificate
An affidavit is required to prove that the applicant was not holding any ration card previously.
Aadhar Card
Voter ID
Income Certificate
Driving License
Bank passbook details

Application Procedure

Step 1: The applicant should visit the office of the Department of Food and Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs and the Sub - Divisional Magistrates where the applicant collect the application form or download the application attached below.

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Step 2: Fill up the application form and submit it to the concerned authorities along with the required documents in the same office. The applicant can obtain the reference number of the application to check the application status online.

Application Status

Step 1: To know your application status, the applicant should visit the home page of Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Government of Tripura Tripura-Ration-Card-Home-Page

Tripura Ration Card-Home-Page Step 2: Click on "Others" option and select "Ration Card Search" option. Tripura-Ration-Card-Login-Details

Tripura Ration Card-Login-Details Step 3: On the next window, click on the " Click here to search for your Ration Card Application " option. Tripura-Ration-Card-Applicatiion

Tripura Ration Card-Application Step 4: Then click on "Ration card Application Status for other Requests" option. Tripura-Ration-Card-Application-Status

Tripura Ration Card-Application-Status Step 5: Now, enter your application reference number in the portal, then you can check your application status. Tripura-Ration-Card-Reference-Number

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Frequently Asked Questions

A ration card in Tripura is a legal document issued by the State Government that serves as an identity proof for the entire family and proof of residence. It enables the cardholder to procure subsidized food commodities like rice, wheat, sugar, kerosene, fertilizers, and LPG under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).

In Tripura, there are three types of ration cards: APL (Above Poverty Line) cards for families with income above the poverty line, BPL (Below Poverty Line) cards for families with annual income below the poverty line, and AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) cards for families meeting special conditions to receive the highest level of subsidy rates.

To be eligible for a ration card in Tripura, the applicant must be a resident of the state and must not possess another ration card. The eligibility criteria are based on the economic status of the applicant's family, as determined by the Government of Tripura.

Linking Aadhaar with the ration card helps maintain transparency in the Public Distribution System (PDS) network. It facilitates correct targeting of beneficiaries for distribution of subsidized food grains or cash transfer of food subsidies under the National Food Security Act, 2013, and prevents the issuance of duplicate or multiple identities.

To apply for a new ration card in Tripura, the applicant needs to submit an application form along with documents such as address proof, passport-size photographs of family members, deletion certificate (if applicable), an affidavit stating that the applicant does not hold any other ration card, Aadhaar card, voter ID, income certificate, driving license, and bank passbook details.

To apply for a ration card in Tripura, the applicant needs to visit the office of the Department of Food and Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate's office, collect or download the application form, fill it out, and submit it along with the required documents at the same office. The applicant will receive a reference number to check the application status online.

To check the status of a ration card application in Tripura, the applicant needs to visit the website of the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Government of Tripura, navigate to the "Ration Card Search" option, and enter the application reference number in the portal to view the current status.

While it is not mandatory for every resident of Tripura to have a ration card, it is highly advisable to obtain one. A ration card enables the cardholder to access subsidized food commodities and serves as an essential identity proof and proof of residence for the entire family.

No, a family in Tripura cannot possess more than one ration card. One of the eligibility criteria for obtaining a ration card is that the applicant must not hold another ration card.

The AAY ration card is issued to families in Tripura who meet special conditions set by the government. This card allows the family to receive the highest level of subsidy rates for essential commodities under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).