Kerala Ration Card 2024
The Department of Fertilizers and Supplies in Kerala has released the Ration Card List online for the current year. Applicants can check their inclusion in the list on the official website. Those included in the Kerala Ration Card List 2024 will have access to essential items like food, wheat, rice, sugar, and kerosene. This online system eliminates the need for citizens to visit government offices to find their names on the ration card list, promoting efficiency, cost savings, and transparency.
Type of Ration Card in Kerala
There are different types of ration cards that are provided to the citizens in Kerala state.
Different category of cards is issued depending on the income of the applicant. Antyodaya
Anna Yojana is a card issued to financially weak people. Another type of Ration Card in Kerala is a priority card, which is given to people who are below the poverty line. People who are
above the poverty line get the non-priority ration card.
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Benefits of Kerala Ration Card
- Get kerosene, sugar, rice, flour, etc, at subsidised prices.
- This can be used as an ID proof.
- This card is also helpful for taking PAN Card, passport, driver's license, etc.
Eligibility of Kerala Ration Card 2024
One must meet some eligibility requirements to get a ration card in Kerala.
- Applicant must be a resident of Kerala.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible.
- They must not already possess a ration card.
It is always better to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the card.
Some documents are required to be submitted along with the application. Thus, check the list of documents, and if you do not already have them ready, first take them and then apply for a ration card.
Documents Required To Apply For Kerala Ration Card
Below Documents are required to apply for Ration Card in Kerala:--
- Electricity Bill
- Latest Telephone Bill
- Rent agreement of the applicant
- Cancelled or old Ration card of the applicant
- Voter ID card
- Driving License
- Any Photo ID card issued by the Government
- Passport
- The Bank Passbook of the applicant
Kerala Ration Card 2024 Application Procedure
You can apply for a Ration Card in 3 ways. We have explained complete Steps to "how to apply Kerala Ration card" through Akshaya Centres, TSO and DSO and Online.
Through Akshaya Centres :
Kerala Ration Card 2024 can be taken from Akshaya centres or through the TSP or DSO office –
To apply through Akshaya centres, first visit the nearest Akshaya centre. Request a ration
card application. Fill out the application carefully and submit the required documents. The application will be verified by the officials. Pay the fee and receive the card at the address in the application form.
Through TSO or DSO Office:
Application procedure for ration card through the TSO and DSO office is also same as the above.
Applicant has to take and submit the application for at the TSO or DSO office. Rs. 5 is
charged for the ration card application. The card will be dispatched to the applicant in 15 days if found eligible.
Through Online :
1) To apply online for the application, visit https://civilsupplieskerala.gov.in/.
2) Click on the new
ration card and follow the instructions on the screen.
3) Fill out and submit the
application. The status of the application also can be checked on this site.
4) Those wanting to renew their ration card can do so via the same link.
Application Status Of Kerala Ration Card
The process to check the application status of your ration card involves following a simple procedure.
1) Visit the official website of the Civil Department.
2) Click on the application status.
3) A new webpage will appear on your screen.
4) Enter the application number.
5) Click on the search button.
6) The status will be displayed on your screen.