Ration Card in 2026: Apply, Check Status, Add a Member Online

A ration card is free under NFSA; some states charge a small Rs 5-25 stationery fee for the physical card.

Apply on your state Food & Civil Supplies portal, not a random app - each state runs its own system.

e-KYC is now mandatory; deadlines vary by state, so check yours and finish it to avoid losing grain.

Use the official Mera Ration 2.0 app to check status, do e-KYC and manage members.

Adding a member needs the new person's Aadhaar plus proof of relationship like a birth or marriage certificate.