Ration Card in 2026: Apply, Track and Add a Member Online

Ration cards are issued by your state, not the Centre — apply on your State Food & Civil Supplies portal linked from nfsa.gov.in

Mera Ration 2.0 app handles e-KYC, family details and One Nation One Ration Card pickup from any shop

e-KYC is now mandatory for every member; deadlines vary by state, so check yours before benefits stop

Adding a member needs the family head to apply plus the new person's Aadhaar for biometric de-duplication

Track any request with the acknowledgement number; legal limit is 30 days but real timelines run longer