I want to know my URC no. Name vinod u sabnani from Ambernath
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Rationing cards are an official document authorizing the holder to ration food, fuel or other goods issued by the Government of India. They are mainly used in 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 are an important subsistence tool for the poor as it provides evidence of identity and a connection with government databases. India's public distribution system (PDS) is based on the ration card, which it uses to establish identity, eligibility and entitlement.
Obtaining ration cards
In India, ration cards are voluntary; They are needed to get subsidized food and fuel. Eligibility for Antyodaya, BPL and APL ration cards is based on the economic status of the family. 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 (HoF), proof of identity and address, and the fee ₹ 25, along with the ration card Age, if any. The process usually takes a month.
The state of Karnataka accepts only ration card applications online under the e-governance initiative; The old paper application system has become obsolete. 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, visits 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 Provisioning Office (DSO). The state of the applications can be checked online. All preliminary work on registration, biometric data collection, and physical home verification are performed by private firms designated by the DSO under the model of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) for reasons of efficiency.