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Ration card under NFSA and One Nation One Ration Card

Apply for a ration card on your state food portal and collect free grain at any ration shop in India.

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Official source · NFSA – Apply for ration card — nfsa.gov.in
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Grain free under PMGKAY

Step by step

  1. Apply on your state portal

    Open nfsa.gov.in → Apply for ration card and follow the link to your State/UT food portal.

  2. Get your card from the state

    The state identifies AAY and priority households and issues the ration card.

  3. Collect grain at any shop

    Authenticate on the ePoS machine at any fair price shop in India using your existing card — no need to transfer it.

  4. Track it on Mera Ration

    The Mera Ration 2.0 app shows your entitlement, withdrawals and nearby shops.

Common questions

Do I need a new card if I move to another state?

No. Under One Nation One Ration Card there is no need to port the card; use your existing card at any ePoS-enabled fair price shop.

Can I apply on nfsa.gov.in?

No. nfsa.gov.in links to state portals; the application is made to your State/UT.

How much grain do I get?

5 kg per person per month for priority households, or 35 kg per family per month for AAY — free of cost under PMGKAY.

Where do I complain?

The Government says an online grievance facility and a toll-free number have been implemented nationwide for ration complaints.

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Key points

  • Ration cards (AAY and Priority Household) are issued by your State or UT government, not by the Centre.
  • Priority households get 5 kg of grain per person per month; AAY families get 35 kg per family per month.
  • The grain is free under PMGKAY, extended for five years from 1 January 2024.
  • With One Nation One Ration Card you can collect grain at any ePoS ration shop in India with your existing card.

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