Kerala Ration Card

The ration card is a critical document provided by the state's Civil Department to financially weak families. Under the National Food Security Act, the Kerala ration card provides access to food and grains at a reduced rate to all people of Kerala who belong to the lower socioeconomic classes. The ration card is a document that validates the eligibility of certain families to get food and other consumables at a reduced price.

Here are the eligibility criteria for acquiring a Kerala ration card.

• The person must be an Indian Citizen.

• The person should be a local citizen of Kerala state.

• The person should not hold any ration card in another state.

Any resident of Kerala can apply for a Kerala ration card through online or offline means.

Kerala Ration Card Online Application Procedure

• Step 1: As a first step, go to the state’s Civil Department's official website https://civilsupplieskerala.gov.in/index.php/content/index/ration-card-application-forms.

• Step 2: Select the 'New Ration Card' option.

• Step 3: After that, complete all of the fields on the application form with the required information.

• Step 4: After filling up the application form, submit it.

• Step 5:Following the submission, you will see an activation link. You need to click on that in order to activate your account.

• Step 6: After activation, enter your user ID and password to access the site.

• Step 7: Next, go to the new application website, provide all the required information with the necessary documents in PDF format (maximum 250KB), and submit the form.

• Step 8: If the application is accepted, you will be asked to pay the application fee.

• Step 9: After paying the fee, the Kerala ration card will be issued in 15 days.

Documents required for new ration card in Kerala are listed below:

• Application form

• Ward Councillor's Certificate

• Birth certificate or SSLC book

• Proof of identity (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, Driving license, or Passport)

• Proof of address (Utility bills, Passport, Aadhaar card, or Rental agreement)

• A passport-sized image of the family's head.

You can add a new member to your Kerala ration card by completing the application form online. You can also apply in person at a TSO or DSO office, along with your ration card for the same.

You need to fill up an application form and submit it to the TSO or DSO office in order to make any corrections to your Kerala ration card. You can download the application form online.

To get a temporary Kerala ration card, you need to complete an application form and submit it to the TSO or DSO office along with the address proof and income proof. Your temporary Kerala ration card will be issued in seven days. The application form is available on the state’s Civil Department’s website.

Here are the benefits of a Kerala ration card.

• You will get a rebate on foodgrains, petroleum products, and fertilizers.
• The card is available for three categories: APL, BPL, and people who come under Antyodaya Anna Yojana.
• It acts as valid identity proof.
• You can also use the Kerala ration card as a confirmation of address when applying for bank loans.

The state of Kerala has a very robust Public Distribution System (PDS). And to benefit from this system, a ration card is what you need. As you saw in the sections above, the eligibility criteria set by the Kerala government are very lenient. And depending on what’s convenient, you can apply for the card online or offline. 

Get your ration card in a timely manner, so you can use it as an ID/address proof for other official processes. For instance, if you want to build your dream house in Kerala, visit Bajaj Markets today to avail a home loan at attractive interest rates, and use your Kerala ration card as a valid proof of identity or residence.