A ration card is essential to access benefits from both central and state government schemes. But without Aadhaar linkage and eKYC, your ration card may be invalidated, benefits may stop, or your name could be removed from the list.
Here’s a complete guide to:
- Do eKYC from your mobile
- Link Aadhaar with your ration card
- Apply for NFSA (Food Security Scheme)
- Map your ration card with Jan Aadhaar
๐ฑ 1. How to Check If Aadhaar is Linked to Your Ration Card
- Visit the official website: nfsa.gov.in
- Go to Citizen Corner โ Click Ration Card Details
- Enter your Ration Card number and Captcha
- Check the UID Status for each member:
- YES = Aadhaar linked
- NO = Aadhaar not linked (action needed)
๐ฒ 2. How to Link Aadhaar with Ration Card
Depending on your area:
- Rural Areas: Contact Block Officer, Tehsil Office, or District Logistics Officer (DSO)
- Urban Areas: Visit your Municipality Executive Officer (EO) or Food Department Officer
โ No fees โ Aadhaar seeding is free of cost
๐ค 3. How to Do e-KYC for Ration Card from Mobile
Requirements:
- Mobile phone
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
Steps:
- Download Aadhaar Face RD and Mera eKYC apps from Google Play Store
- Open Mera eKYC app
- Select your state, verify location
- Enter Aadhaar number โ Generate OTP
- Enter OTP and Captcha โ Submit
- Click Face eKYC โ Scan face using Aadhaar Face RD app
- โ You will receive a message: “eKYC Registered Successfully”
๐ 4. How to Apply for a New Ration Card (Online)
- Visit Rajasthan SSO
- Click Apply for New Ration Card
- Log in and fill the form
- Upload required documents
- โ Track status through SSO dashboard
๐ 5. How to Link Ration Card to Food Security Scheme (NFSA)
If you are eligible but not getting wheat or rice, follow this:
- Go to Apply for NFSA
- Enter Ration Card number โ Search
- Select members โ OTP verification
- Fill member occupation details, gas connection info
- Enter Jan Aadhaar number โ Search
- Select matching members โ Click Update Mapping
- Upload proof (e.g., Labour Card) in PDF format (max 150KB)
- Click Save and check Application Status
๐ 6. Mapping Ration Card with Jan Aadhaar
- Select Jan Aadhaar number
- Match each member name with Ration Card
- Click Update Mapping
- Ensure all members show ration card number in Jan Aadhaar
โ Without mapping, you wonโt get benefits under NFSA
โ ๏ธ 7. Removal Categories (Not Eligible for NFSA)
If your family falls under any of the 8 removal categories, your application will not be accepted under the food security scheme.
๐ Key Points to Remember
- eKYC is mandatory for all ration card members
- DBT must be active in the bank account
- Use only official apps/websites
- Do not delay โ Aadhaar seeding is crucial
- Ration benefits like wheat/rice are dependent on NFSA and Jan Aadhaar mapping
