How to Link Aadhaar with Ration Card? Offline and Online Methods

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The Ration Card is one of the oldest forms of residence proofs in India. The concept of Ration Cards was started way back in the 1990s. Whereas Aadhar is the newest form of Residence Proofs, not just residence it acts as a Identification Proof for Individuals. Linking Oldest Form of Residence Proofs with the newest Form has many undiscovered benefits and this linking can be done both Offline and Online..

First Let’s find out the benefits of doing this Linking?

• Since the system of Ration Cards is largely offline, there are chances of frauds by the way of Duplicate and Ghost Ration Cards. Linking it with Aadhaar will help minimize the Frauds.
• The biggest issue with distribution of Public Welfare Money was the issue of Intermediaries and Misappropriation. By linking Ration Card with Aadhar - both these issues will be largely solved
• Linking these 2 will simplify both verification and onboarding of targeted beneficiaries
• It’ll also help save a lot of effort for the Government, they’ll be able to plan, manage and execute once all the public data - demographics, consumption, beneficiary data, is available online..

Let’s find out how can the Linking be done Offline?

• Firstly you’ll need to carry a few documents to the nearest Public Distribution System (PDS) or Ration Shop. The Documents you’ll need to carry are - Aadhar Card, Ration Card, Bank Passbook, Passport Size Photo.
• Once you submit the documents, the officials will ask for the fingerprints for authentication purposes.
• Upon successful verification, you’d be notified via both SMS and Email

How can the Linking be done Online?

• Firstly you’ll need to visit the online portal of your state’s Public Distribution System (PDS)
• You’ll clearly see the option to Enable Aadhar Ration Card linking, click on that
• Enter your Aadhar Card, followed by Ration Card Number.
• You’ll also need to enter your Registered Mobile Number. Make sure your same number is linked to Aadhar.
• In the next step you’ll be asked to verify the Number by OTP. Enter the OTP received on SMS
• In the last step, you’ll receive the SMS once the verification is complete.

By linking your Ration Card with Aadhar, not only will you simplify your journey of accessing Public Welfare Schemes, you’ll also be helping the Government in efficient resource management. You’ll also be contributing to a more inclusive society, where the benefits of Government Schemes are rendered efficiently.

 

[प्रफूला_56]

There is one labourer in my neighbourhood and he applied for his ration card from cyber cafe .
Only his wife name got registered as head of the family leaving aside his 3 family members.
Then he went to cyber cafe and that person applied for adding family member one by one one .

Now , His application got approved by BSO and DSO in the year 2022 but till now his and his kids name are still not added in the ration card .
Upon checking status on the website so etimes shows 2000 waiting someday it shows 3000 waiting .

He also complained many times but every time he receives response that people are getting added one by one .. when your turn will come it will be automatically added .
( Who listen to poor people )

What should he do now ?
Suggest something .