{"id":130467,"date":"2024-04-12T05:49:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T05:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asuka.paymeindia.in\/blog\/?p=130467"},"modified":"2024-09-04T05:18:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T05:18:23","slug":"assam-ration-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/assam-ration-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Assam Ration Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assam Ration Cards are essential documents for residents to access subsidized food grains and other essentials from the Assam government. They ensure food security, especially for vulnerable populations. Obtaining or modifying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/ration-card\/\">ration card<\/a> involves visiting the Food Civil Supplies &amp; Consumer Affairs (FCS &amp; CA) branch office. The process requires documents like voter ID, address proof, and land revenue receipts. Let&#8217;s discuss the eligibility criteria, application procedure, and benefits of holding an Assam Ration Card.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/assam-ration-card\/#what-is-the-assam-ration-card\" >What is the Assam Ration Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/assam-ration-card\/#eligibility-to-apply-for-ration-card-in-assam\" >Eligibility to apply for Ration Card in Assam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/assam-ration-card\/#documents-required-to-apply-for-assam-ration-card\" >Documents Required to Apply for Assam Ration Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/assam-ration-card\/#how-to-apply-for-an-assam-ration-card-online\" >How to Apply For an Assam Ration Card Online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/assam-ration-card\/#how-to-check-the-assam-ration-card-list\" >How to check the Assam Ration Card List?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/assam-ration-card\/#what-are-the-steps-to-modify-the-address-on-an-assam-ration-card\" >What are the steps to modify the address on an Assam Ration Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/assam-ration-card\/#frequently-asked-questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-assam-ration-card\"><\/span>What is the Assam Ration Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Assam Ration Card is an authorized document issued by the Assam Government to certain families of the state under the Public Distribution Scheme (PDS). With the help of the ration card, families that fall under the poverty line or have low income will be eligible to receive food grains at a subsidized rate. Presently, the <a href=\"https:\/\/fcsca.assam.gov.in\/information-services\/nfsa-national-food-security-act#:~:text=Accordingly%2C%20NFSA%20Scheme%20is%20being,beneficiaries%20will%20get%20rice%20%40%205Kg.\">NFSA Scheme<\/a> in Assam issues the ration cards.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eligibility-to-apply-for-ration-card-in-assam\"><\/span>Eligibility to apply for Ration Card in Assam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To be eligible for the Ration Card in Assam, individuals need to fulfil certain eligibility requirements prescribed by the Assam Government. Check the detailed eligibility to apply for a Ration Card in Assam below:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table-inner alignjustify alignjustify\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Ration Cards<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"450\"><strong>Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"450\">If the annual income of the families is less than Rs.1 lakh. In this Yojana, they will get a 35 kg\/ration card.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>PHH (Priority Household)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"450\">The PHH ration cards are issued to families whose annual income is less than Rs.1 lakh. In this Yojana, they will be eligible for 5 kg\/family member.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"documents-required-to-apply-for-assam-ration-card\"><\/span>Documents Required to Apply for Assam Ration Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The residents must mandatorily submit all the required documents when applying for the Assam Ration Card. Failing to furnish any of the following documents might reduce their chances of obtaining the ration card:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>A photocopy of your Voter ID to confirm your name matches the electoral roll.<\/li>\n<li>A duplicate of your land tax or revenue payment receipt.<\/li>\n<li>Birth documentation for all younger family members.<\/li>\n<li>Your relocation documentation from the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs department.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of residence (such as a bank statement, driving licence, phone bill, or utility bill).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-apply-for-an-assam-ration-card-online\"><\/span>How to Apply For an Assam Ration Card Online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Residents can apply for the Assam Ration Card by visiting the nearest Food Civil Supplies &amp; Consumer Affairs branch office and submitting the application form with the required documents. Those who are interested in applying online for the ration card can follow the step-by-step guide shared below for reference purposes:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Navigate to the <a href=\"https:\/\/fcsca.assam.gov.in\/information-services\/detail\/how-to-apply-for-ration-cards\">official PDS Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select the &#8216;PDS Stakeholders&#8217; menu, and then select &#8216;In States&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> In the next step, click &#8216;District Food and Supply Officer&#8217; and then hit the &#8216;FPS Dealers&#8217; button.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select the state , and you will be redirected to a new page. Now, choose the district and block\/Tehsil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Now, click the \u201cview report\u201d button.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Now search for &#8216;department&#8217; on the district page and also view the contact details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> You can go to the concerned office to collect the application form.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Fill out all the required information on the application form and attach essential documents to complete the application process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> After verifying the application form and documents, the concerned authority will issue the receipt of the application. If the application form is found in order, then you will receive the ration card through courier within a few weeks<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-check-the-assam-ration-card-list\"><\/span>How to check the Assam Ration Card List?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Residents can view the Assam Ration Card List through online mode. Follow the steps shared below to check the list without any difficulty:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/fcsca.assam.gov.in\/information-services\/detail\/how-to-apply-for-ration-cards\">official Assam PDS website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>S<strong>tep 2:<\/strong> Select your district name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> You will be redirected to the Tehsil name page. Now, choose your Tehsil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> The village names will be displayed on the screen upon clicking on the Tehsil name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Now, choose your village name to view the Assam ration cards list online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\" alignjustify\" width=\"602\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"602\"><strong>Also, read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/download-ration-card\/\">How to Download Ration Card Online?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"602\"><strong>Also, read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/how-to-link-aadhaar-with-ration-card\/\">How to Link Aadhaar with Ration Card<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-steps-to-modify-the-address-on-an-assam-ration-card\"><\/span>What are the steps to modify the address on an Assam Ration Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If applicants want to modify the address on the Assam Ration Card, then they need to go to the respective ration office or Food Civil Supplies &amp; Consumer Affairs branch office to collect the application form. Then, they must enter valid and correct details in the application form and attach the required documents to complete the application process. After verifying the applications and documents, the concerned office will issue a record number to the applicants for future reference.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To modify the address on your ration card, you will be required to furnish all the required documents as shared below:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Application form<\/li>\n<li>Original ration card<\/li>\n<li>Proof of residence<\/li>\n<li>Photo Identity \/ Election Identity Card \/ PAN \/ Driving licence \/ Passport<\/li>\n<li>Aadhaar Card<\/li>\n<li>Self-declaration (as applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also, read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/ration-card-status\/\">How to Check Ration Card Application Status Online<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q1. What are the details printed on my ration card?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The details mentioned on your ration card include details about the head of the family and immediate family members, date of birth, address, and profession.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q2. How much time will it take to process my ration card?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The processing time of the ration card is usually 2\u20133 weeks after the application and the documents are verified by the concerned authorities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q3. Can I apply for the ration card in Assam online?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No. You will be required to visit the nearest ration office to apply for the Assam ration card.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q4. Can I get the contact details of the department online?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, you can locate the department details through the official PID portal to apply for the ration card online.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q5. Can I furnish the driving licence to modify the address on the ration card?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Yes. You can submit a driving licence to modify the address on the ration card.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also, read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/types-of-ration-card\/\">Types of Ration Cards in India<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\">What is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/antyodaya-anna-yojana\/\">Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)<\/a> Ration Card?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assam Ration Cards are essential documents for residents to access subsidized food grains and other essentials from the Assam government. They ensure food security, especially for vulnerable populations. Obtaining or modifying a ration card involves visiting the Food Civil Supplies &amp; Consumer Affairs (FCS &amp; CA) branch office. 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