A ration card is not just a card for the common man, but a necessity. Under the ration card scheme, you can avail of free or subsidized rations. Today, we will learn how you can apply for a ration card from the comfort of your home.

Different states have different websites for ration cards, and the application process also varies. In this article, we have used the Bihar website as an example. We will learn how people in Bihar can apply for a ration card online.

How to Apply?

Step 1: First, you need to visit the official website of your state's Food and Civil Supplies Department.

Step 2: Now, select the 'New Ration Card Apply' or 'Apply Online' option.

Step 3: After that, you will have to register by entering your mobile number and OTP.

Step 4: Fill in the details of all family members in the application form.

Step 5: Scan and upload the required documents.

Step 6: Submit the form and save the Acknowledgement/Reference Number.

This reference number will help you check the status later.

How to Check Status?

You will have to go to the website and click on the Application Status option. Now, you can find out the status by entering the reference number. In today's digital age, getting a ration card is no longer difficult. With the right information and a little understanding, you can obtain this essential document from home without any hassle.

What do the different ration card colors indicate?

Pink or Red Ration Card

Pink or red ration cards are mostly given to families above the poverty line. Under this ration card, individuals can purchase rations at normal prices. In addition, subsidies are also available through this ration card. Benefits of schemes like Ujjwala and housing schemes can be availed through this ration card.

Yellow Ration Card

This ration card is given to individuals below the poverty line. Under this scheme, individuals can purchase wheat, rice, pulses, sugar, and kerosene at subsidized rates. This ration card is also given priority in various government schemes. 

White Ration Card

White ration cards are issued to those who are financially stable. These are people who do not depend on government schemes for food grains. This card is generally used as an address or identity proof. It can also be used to avail of certain government schemes.

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