Rationing cards are official documents issued by the Government of India authorizing the holder to a ration of food, fuel or other property. They are mainly used for the purchase of subsidized foods (wheat and rice) and fuel (LPG and kerosene). The cards have been used since World War II and their use continues into the 21st century. They also provide proof of identity and a connection to government databases for the poor. India's public distribution system (PDS) is based on the ration card, which it uses to establish identity, program eligibility and entitlement.
Physical appearance
Two versions of the ration card include;
• The A4 folded paper card
• Built-in plastic card with integrated circuit (IC).
Both versions carry a photograph of the head of the bearer's family. The state government issues one card per family. Three categories of cards are issued, based on family income: extreme poverty level (Antyodaya), below the poverty line (BPL), and above the poverty line (APL). Poverty lines are regularly defined by the Planning Commission of India on the basis of the collection and analysis of data from various sources
Obtaining ration cards
In India, ration cards are voluntary; They are needed to obtain subsidized food and fuel. Eligibility for Antyodaya, BPL and APL ration cards is based on the family's economic status. To obtain an APL or BPL card in the state of Delhi, the applicant must submit two copies of a photograph of the head of the family, proof of identity and address, and a fee of ₹ 25, along with the old ration card, In your case. The process usually takes a month.
Karnataka only accepts applications for ration cards online under the e-governance initiative. Applicants must upload a PDF copy of their proof of identity, age, address and income, and are acknowledged by appointment. On the day of the appointment, the applicant, along with all family members, must visit the ration registration office with originals of their documents loaded for verification and collection of biometric data, including photographs and fingerprints of all members of the family. Physical verification of information is done at the household address, eg, GLP connection for eligibility of kerosene, housing type to determine the level of income for eligibility of the BPL card. The ration card for which the applicant is eligible is issued in one month by the district provision office (DSO). The state [7] of applications can be checked online. All preliminary work on registration, biometric data collection and physical verification of the home is carried out by private firms designated by DSO under the model of Public Private Partnership (PPP) for reasons of efficiency.