Certainly! To provide you with more detailed information on applying for a ration card in Karnataka, let’s delve into additional aspects such as the application fees, tracking the application status, and the benefits associated with different types of ration cards.
Application Fees:
When applying for a ration card in Karnataka, there are nominal fees associated with the process:
- Online Application:
- Postman Charge: ₹100 per
- Offline Application:
- Postman Charge: ₹70 per
- Service/Kiosk Charge: ₹50 per visit for applications submitted offline.
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Tracking Application Status:
After submitting your application, you can track its status online:
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to ahara.kar.nic.in.
- Navigate to e-Services:
- Click on the ‘e-Services’ tab.
- Check Application Status:
- Under ‘e-Status’, select ‘Status of the new/defending ration card’.
- Select Your Division:
- Choose the appropriate division to proceed.
- Enter Required Details:
- Provide necessary information such as your application number to view the status.
This process allows you to monitor the progress of your application conveniently. citeturn0search6
Benefits of Different Types of Ration Cards:
Understanding the benefits associated with each type of ration card can help you determine which one suits your family’s needs:
- Priority Household (PHH) Ration Card:
- Issued to rural households meeting specific income criteria.
- Entitles each member to 5 kg of food grains per month at subsidized rates:
- Rice: ₹3 per kg.
- Wheat: ₹2 per kg.
- Coarse grains: ₹1 per kg.
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- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card:
- For families with an annual income below ₹15,000.
- Provides 35 kg of food grains per family per month at subsidized rates:
- Rice: ₹3 per kg.
- Wheat: ₹2 per kg.
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- Annapurna Yojana (AY) Ration Card:
- For destitute individuals above 65 years.
- Entitles them to 10 kg of food grains per month free of cost.
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- Non-Priority Household (NPHH) Ration Card:
- Issued to households not covered under the above categories.
- These cardholders do not receive subsidized food grains but can use the card as an identity proof.
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Additional Resources:
For further assistance or to download application forms, you can visit the Services India Portal, which provides downloadable forms and additional information.
Contact Information for Queries:
- Toll-Free Number: 1800-425-9339
- Department Address: Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, No 8, Marketing Federation Building, Cunningham Road, Bangalore – 560 052
Ensure that all information provided in your application is accurate and that you submit all necessary documents to avoid delays in processing your ration card application.
