The Karnataka State government offers ration cards to households that have eligibility to purchase food grains under the National Food Security Act from the Public Distribution System. The National Food Security Act is governed by the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department. The official website is ahara.kar.nic.in. The ration card is an important document as it serves as an identity card.
To distribute rations to weaker sections of society, the Karnataka government has implemented the system. The weaker sections of society are listed and identified by various legitimate sources, and food security is offered to them. This article covers all necessary information about ration cards for citizens issued by the Karnataka government.
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Karnataka Ration Card List 2022
The Karnataka Ration Card List can be easily checked by following these steps:
- Go to the official website of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department – ahara.kar.nic.in
- Here scroll to the ‘e-services‘ tab and click on it.
- Next, locate the ‘e-ration‘ link and click on it.
- Select the ‘village list‘ tab and click on it.
- In the list, select the appropriate District, Taluk, Gram Panchayat, and Village. Click on the ‘Go’ button.
- After clicking on the ‘Go’ button, the viewers must be able to see all the ration cards according to their selected village, and the same shall be displayed on the screen.
Karnataka Ration Card Eligibility
The following table explains the different types of ration cards and their eligibility:
| Ration Cards | Eligibility |
| Priority Household (PHH) Ration Card | Citizens from rural areas of the state are eligible for this card. |
| Annapurna Yojna Ration Cards | Poor citizens of states above the age of 65 years are eligible for this card. |
| Antyodaya Anna Yojana Ration Cards | Families or households having an annual income below INR 15,000 are eligible for this type of card. |
| Non-Priority Household Ration Cards – NPHH | Families having a stable annual income are eligible for this type of card. |
How to Apply for Karnataka Ration Card (Ahara Portal)
Citizens can apply for a ration card in Karnataka in the online mode. Follow the simple steps given below:
- Go to the official website of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department (ahara.kar.nic.in)
- Look for the ‘e-Services‘ tab and click on it.
- Under the ‘e-Ration Card‘ option, choose ‘New Ration Card’.
- Choose your preferred language.
- Click on ‘New Ration Card Request‘ from the section.
- Select the suitable type of ration card.
- Enter the correct Aadhaar Number. Next, click on the ‘go’ button.
- After Aadhaar validation, authenticate with an OTP number or through a fingerprint verification system.
- On selecting OTP verification, an SMS will be sent to the citizen’s registered mobile number.
- Enter the correct OTP. Click on the ‘Go’ button.
- After successful verification, Aadhaar details shall be successfully shown on the screen.
- Click on the ‘Add Button’, thereby receiving confirmation that the application is accepted. Hereafter, an application number is successfully generated.
- Fill in all the details requested.
- After successful data entry, submit the form.
Documents Required for Karnataka Ration Card
The following documents must be submitted while applying for the Karnataka Ration Card. They are:
- Recent Passport size photograph.
- Proof of address
- Proof of identity
- Proof of age.
- Proof of income
- Certificate issued by Ward Councillor or Pradhan
- In case the Applicant is a Tenant, then the Tenancy Agreement should be produced.
How to Check Karnataka Ration Card Status Online
Here are a few simple steps to check the ration card status in the online mode:
- Go to the official website of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department (ahara.kar.nic.in)
- Click on the tab titled ‘e-Services‘.
- Scroll to ‘e-Status‘ and click on it.
- Next Select ‘Status of the new/ Defending Ration Card’.
- Next, look out for the appropriate Division and click on it.
- Here, Choose ‘Status of Ration Card‘.
- Select ‘Verification Type‘.
- Enter RC Number correctly and click on the ‘Go’ button.
- After successful entry, the card’s status shall be displayed on the screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there an application fee involved while applying for a new ration card?
No, there is no fee involved while applying for a new ration card in Karnataka.
2. In how many days can I expect the new ration card after applying for the same?
The ration card shall be issued within 15 days from the date of application.
3. Can I link my Aadhaar card to my ration card?
Yes, the Aadhaar card can be linked to Ration Card.
4. Can newly married couples of the state apply for a Karnataka ration card?
Yes, newly married couples in the state can apply for a Karnataka ration card.
5. Is it mandatory to be permanent residents of the state for achieving eligibility to apply for a ration card?
Yes, only permanent residents of the state are eligible to apply for Karnataka Ration Card.
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