People can now look for their names in the ration cards for below poverty line (BPL) / Antyodaya recipients generated by e-PDS using the list given by the J&K government. The procedure of locating the names of beneficiaries under various programs has been considerably easier thanks to this online technology. The civil supplies department of J&K makes the JK Ration Card List 2023 available to all citizens via the portal. The list is organized by district and tehsil. Consumers who have applied for a ration card can easily download their ration card from the web i.e., jk.epds.nic.in. Users can also verify the names of eligible citizens for APL / BPL / Antyodaya / NFSA beneficiaries on the available list.
JK Ration Card List 2023
Jammu & Kashmir is now a part of the “One Nation, One Card” initiative. This is a technology-driven program that provides subsidized food grain to all economically disadvantaged people. The state of J&K is responsible for issuing ration cards to each family. People in Jammu and Kashmir, like those in other states, are eligible for a ration card, and the state has established an online system for issuing new or renewing ration cards. The Ration Card is a vital document issued by the Indian government to its citizens. This is one of the most important documents that are legally valid. It serves as valid proof of nationality, identification, and verification of an individual’s financial condition. The major goal of the ration card is to give citizens with food grains and other necessities. In comparison to market prices, the government allots goods at a low cost.
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Highlights of Jammu Kashmir New Ration Card List
| Scheme’s Name | J&K Ration Card |
| Introduced by | The Government of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Department | Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (J&K) |
| Introduced for | The citizens of Jammu and Kashmir |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir Govt Scheme |
| Category | Ration Card (Apply and List) |
| Objective | To provide the daily dose of food grains to each household |
| Vision | To not let a single citizen, suffer a shortage of food |
| Distribution Mechanism | Public Distribution System |
| Application form | Offline |
| Application form mode | Submitted OfflineAt the nearest TSO or any other PDS authority |
| Application fee | Rs.5/- |
Objectives of JK Ration Card List 2023
The primary goal of making the state’s ration card list available online is to allow citizens to quickly identify their names in the list. It is no longer essential to notify the state’s citizens. People in the state can now check their names on the ration card list by going to the Department of Food and Civil Supplies’ official website from the comfort of their own homes.
Jammu and Kashmir Ration Card Types
Ration Card is a necessary document for APL / BPL individuals in Jammu and Kashmir to take advantage of most government initiatives. Ration card holders can only buy Ration at subsidized rates from neighboring Ration Shops. In Jammu and Kashmir, ration cards are classified into three groups i.e.,
- APL Ration Card
- BPL Ration Card
- AAY Ration Card
- APL Ration Card: APL Ration Card is a state-issued ration card for families living above the poverty line. The state government provides APL rations to these families. With these APL rations, citizens in the state can get grains up to 15 kg per month at subsidized rates from the ration shop.
- BPL Ration Card: The BPL Ration Card is a government-issued ration card for low-income families in the state. BPL families’ annual income should not exceed $10,000. This ration card enables residents of the state to purchase up to 25 kg of food grains at a reduced price from ration shops.
- AAY Ration Card: The AAY Ration Card was created for families who are extremely needy and have no source of income. Ration cards are issued based on an individual’s income. Every month, a family can purchase up to 35 kg of grain at a reduced price from the ration shop with this ration card.
Commodities per Ration Card for J&K
There are a variety of commodities available to cards at various rates, as shown below:
| Commodity / Category | AAYCost per KG(Rs) | BPLCost per KG(Rs) | EXCLCost per KG(Rs) | NPHCost per KG(Rs) | PHH Cost per KG(Rs) |
| Atta | 3.00 | 13.00 | 13 | 13 | 3.00 |
| JFKES Atta | 13.00 | 13.00 | 13 | 13 | 13.00 |
| Wheat | 2.0 | 2.00 | 0 | 12 | 2.00 |
| JFKES Wheat | 12.00 | 12.00 | 12 | 12 | 12.00 |
| Rice | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0 | 15 | 3.00 |
| JFKES Rice | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15 | 15 | 15.00 |
| Sugar | 13.50 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Benefits of JK Ration Card List
- Ration cards can serve as identification proof.
- This allows the state’s needy citizens to receive government-supplied food commodities like wheat, rice, sugar, kerosene, and other essentials at reduced prices.
- A ration card can be used to apply for a driver’s license in the state.
- Types of ration cards are created based on the people’s economic condition and income.
- People who have applied for a JK Ration Card can check the progress of their application in the new ration card list from the comfort of their own homes.
- BPL cardholders are given exemption from government jobs, and their children are provided school scholarships.
- At the time of admission to the school, the JK Ration Card can also be used.
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Eligibility Criteria
The applicants applying for JK Ration Card List 2021, must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- The ration card can only be obtained by a permanent resident of the state of J&K.
- The applicant and his or her family members must all be Indian citizens and inhabitants of the state.
- Families that have not yet received their ration cards are eligible to apply.
- The candidate and family members must be close relatives.
- Couples who have recently married can also apply for a new ration card.
- If you and your spouse are freshly married and your names appear on your family ration card, you need to seek name deletion certificates.
- Temporary ration cardholders are eligible to apply for a permanent ration card.
JK Ration Card List Features
Some of the features of the Jammu Kashmir Ration Card are as follows:
- With a ration card, you can obtain food goods like wheat, rice, sugar, and other staples at very low prices from a government-approved fair rate shop.
- You can get the reservation for SC/ST with the use of a ration card.
- Blue APL ration cards are distributed to families who are above the poverty line: 15 kg of grain
- Red-colored APL ration cards are distributed to households living below the poverty line, with each family receiving up to 25 kg of food grains.
- Providing inexpensive food commodities such as wheat, sugar, lentils, rice, kerosene, and other goods from ration shops.
- Antyodaya AAY Ration Card is given to families who are judged to be in the neediest financial situation.
Documents Required
The applicants applying for Jammu Kashmir New Ration Card need to submit the documents as proof along with their application form. The applicants are also advised to keep the scanned copy of their documents ready while filling up the application form. The documents required to apply for Jammu Kashmir New Ration Card are given below:
- Recent passport size photo
- Valid Mobile Number / Email ID
- Aadhaar Card
- Identity Documents
- Pan Card
- Previous electricity bill
- Bank passbook
- Age certificate
- Caste certificate
- Family income proof
- Gas Connection Details
- Vote ID
- driving license
- Self-declaration and certificate issued by ward councilor/head
- Tenancy Agreement (if applicable)
Check JK Ration Card 2023 List Online
To check the ration card list for the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Applicants need to follow the below-given steps:
- First of all, go to the official website of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs i.e., https://jk.epds.nic.in/JK/epds#.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- Now click on the ‘RATION CARD DRILLDOWN REPORT’ link.
- DFSO Wise Ration Card Details will open on the screen.
- Now choose the ‘District‘ and click on that.
- Once you click on the ‘District’ link, AFSO Wise Ration Card Report will open on the screen.
- Now Select the Tehsil name and click on the link.
- FPS Wise Ration Card Report will open on the screen.
- Now select the FPS Owner and click on the FPS ID Link.
- ‘RATION CARD HOF WISE REPORT’ will open on the screen.
- Now, find your RC Number, and click on the ‘View’ option.
- Once you click on the ‘View’ option, your Ration Card Details will open on the screen.
- Finally, click on the ‘Print’ button to print your Ration card details.
JK Ration Card Apply Online
Applicants need to follow the below-given steps to apply for the JK Ration Card
- First of all, go to the official website of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs i.e., http://jkfcsca.gov.in/.
- On the home page of the website, click on the ‘Download Forms’ option.
- Once you click on the ‘Download Forms’ option, two sub-options will display on the screen i.e.,
- Forms for the general public
- Forms for FPS
- Click on the ‘Forms for the general public’ option.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- Now, click on the ‘Application form for getting Ration Card’ link.
- Once you click on the link, a Pdf of the ration card application form will open on the screen.
- Save and print the application form.
- Now fill in the application form with all the required details.
- Attach all the required documents to the form.
- Finally, submit the filled form to the concerned department for further process.
JK Ration Card Application Addresses
The applicants can get the offline application form and submit the application form for new ration cards on the below-given addresses:
- For session May-Oct:
- Food Supply & Consumer Affairs Department Srinagar division
- Room No. 158-59/AB, 1st Floor, Secretariat Srinagar
- Ph :0194-2506084 (Tel)
- 0194-2506103 (Fax)
- For session Nov-Apr:
- Food Supply & Consumer Affairs Department Jammu division
- 1/26, Mini Block, Civil Secretariat, Jammu
- 0191-2566188 (Tel)
- 0191-2549682 (Fax)
Check Application Status
To check the ration card Application Status for the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Applicants need to follow the below-given steps:
- First of all, go to the official website of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs i.e., https://jk.epds.nic.in/JK/epds.
- Under the ‘MIS & REPORTS’ tab, click on the ‘Reports’ option.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- Now click on the ‘RATION CARD APPLICATION STATUS REPORT’.
- Now, Select the district from the given drop-down list.
- After that, select ‘From Date’ and ‘To Date’.
- Click on the ‘Generate Report’ button.
- Finally, after clicking on the ‘Generate Report’, the Application Status report will open on the screen.
Jammu Kashmir New Ration Card Search
To search Jammu Kashmir New Ration Card directly through the e-PDS portal, Applicants need to follow the below-given steps:
- First of all, go to the official website of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs i.e., https://jk.epds.nic.in/JK/epds.
- Under the ‘Others’ option, click on the ‘Ration Card Search’ option.
- A new page will open on the screen with two options i.e.,
- Click here to view ration card details
- Click here to search with FPS
- Ypu have to click on the ‘Click here to view ration card details’
- A new page will open on the screen with two options i.e.,
- Click here to enter Ration Card Number
- Click here to enter Old RC No.
- Now click on the ‘Click here to enter Ration Card Number’
- Enter the RC Number and click on the ‘Search’ button.
- Once you click on the ‘Search button’, Jammu Kashmir New Ration Card details will open on the screen.
Contact Us
For further details or in case of any query or complaint related to the Jammu Kashmir New Ration Card services, feel free to contact the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs on the below-given details:
- Contact Number: 1967
- Email ID: jk.fcsca@jk.gov.in
- Grievance Redressal: 18001807011