The Delhi government has also changed the ration registration process. Now, Aadhaar cards of all family members will be required for registration. Furthermore, only online registration will be valid.
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New Delhi. The ration card is a vital government document. It provides access to subsidized food grains and benefits under various government schemes. Furthermore, the ration card is also used as proof of identity and address. Meanwhile, the rules for ration cards in Delhi have changed. Now, obtaining a new ration card will be available online only, and providing the Aadhaar number of every family member is mandatory. This will particularly impact families that receive subsidized rations.
What are the main changes?
Only online registration: You no longer need to visit offices. Applications must be made online through the e-District portal (http://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in).
Aadhaar card mandatory: Providing Aadhaar numbers for every family member and uploading a copy of the same is now mandatory.
Woman to be the ‘head’: The eldest woman in the family (above 18 years of age) will be considered the head of the household. If there is no adult woman in the household, a man will be considered the head until a woman in the household turns 18.
Increase in income limit: The government has now increased the annual income limit from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.20 lakh, meaning more people will be able to apply for ration cards.
These people will not receive a ration card
If you have any of the following, you will not be able to apply:
- Own a vehicle (four-wheeler).
- Government job.
- Pay income tax.
- Have an electricity connection of more than 2 kilowatts.
- Own a house or land in A to E category colonies.
Required Documents
- Proof of residence in Delhi.
- Income certificate issued by the Revenue Department.
- Electricity bill.
Three main types of ration cards are issued in Delhi:
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) – for extremely poor families
- Priority Household (PHH) Ration Card
- Non-Priority (Non-PHH) Ration Card
