Duplicate Ration Card: Under the Antyodaya Yojana, ration cards are provided to ration card holders. Through this scheme, those with ration cards can access cheap and free rations from government ration shops. In such a situation, if their ration card is suddenly stolen or lost, it's natural to worry about rationing. It's important to note that a ration card is not only essential for availing the benefits of government schemes, but it also serves as an important identification document. The government has now simplified the process of obtaining a duplicate ration card. You can retrieve your card online or offline by following a few simple steps. Let's explore the complete process of obtaining a duplicate ration card...

The Complete Process of Making a Duplicate Ration Card Offline
To obtain a duplicate ration card, first go to the nearest police station and file an FIR for the stolen or lost ration card. A copy of the FIR is essential.

Afterward, go to the District Food and Supplies Department office in your district and fill out the form for obtaining a duplicate ration card.

Take a copy of the FIR, identity proof, address proof, and a passport-size photograph to the office.

Then pay the fee and submit the form.

After a few days of this process, your duplicate ration card will be ready. You can pick it up from the nearest ration office or government ration shop.

The complete process for making a duplicate ration card online
Visit the official website of your state's Food and Supplies Department.
Select the 'Duplicate Ration Card' section on the website.
Enter all the required information correctly and upload the scanned documents.

Submit, and the duplicate ration card will be ready within a few days.

You can also check the status of the application process on the website.

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