Ration cards are one of the important documents. These include BPL and APL cards. For a long time, the submission of applications for these ration cards was stopped. However, now it has been made possible.
So, know how many days and where you can apply here.
To avoid the problem of fake cards to benefit from the Grihalakshmi and Annabhagya schemes in the state, the state government had ordered through the Food Department not to distribute new BPL cards. But now it is allowed to apply for BPL and APL cards.
Now again, applications have been invited for BPl and BPL ration cards. The facility has been provided from April 17, 2025, and today, April 18, is the last day. The application period has been extended from 1 pm to 3 pm. Applicants will have to come to give their thumb impression. Also, they will have to bring the required documents.
Documents required for applying for a ration card
- Aadhar card of all members
- Caste and income certificate of one member of the family
- Email ID
- Mobile number
- Electricity bill
- PAN card
Who can apply?: All permanent residents of Karnataka can apply for a ration card. Application for APL or BPL card is to be submitted as per the criteria. On the other hand, the amendment work is also underway.
What is the scope of amendment?
- Change of head of family
- Change of ration card address
- Change of ration card fair price shop
- Addition of new family members
- Removal of members from ration card
- Allowance for members on ration card to do this KYC
- Allowance for members on ration card to link Aadhaar card
- Other changes related to ration card can be made
How to add new members?
- Visit the official website https://ahara.karnataka.gov.in/.
- There is district-wise information under the menu bar called Public Use. If you click on it, there are sections for New Ration Card and Ration Card Correction.
- If you want a new ration card, you need to select the Apply for New Ration Card option and if the ration card is to be corrected, you need to select the Apply for Ration Card Corrections option.
- You need to fill in the required information in the form that appears on the new page.
- Then upload the scanned copy of the required documents and submit it.
- Revised ration card, new ration card will be issued.
Required documents for ration card correction
- Aadhar card of family members
- Caste certificate of family members
- Income certificate of family members
- Birth certificate of children
- Mobile number
- Ration card
- Other required documents