The citizens of Assam state can now apply for the ration card Assam online. To provide various services to the financially weak citizens of Assam state the Assam state has started to receive applications for the Assam ration card. With the help of the Assam ration card, the financially weak citizens can get various necessary amenities from the state government. Essential items, including rice, wheat, pulses, cooking oils, spices, and kerosene, will be given to the selected citizens at a subsidized rate. All the citizens of Assam state who clear the eligibility criteria can visit the official website and fill out the application form online.
About Ration Card Assam
The Ration Card in Assam is an essential document issued by the state government to eligible households, enabling them to purchase subsidized food grains and essential commodities through the Public Distribution System (PDS). It serves as both a food security tool and a proof of identity and residence. Assam offers different types of ration cards based on income levels—APL (Above Poverty Line), BPL (Below Poverty Line), and Antyodaya cards for the poorest families. Citizens can apply online or through local government offices. The ration card aims to uplift the social status and standard of living of the financially weak citizens of the state.
Also Read: PDS Assam Beneficiary List (RC Details)
Helpful Summary of Ration Card
| Key Highlights | Details |
| Name of the Scheme | Ration Card |
| Launched By | Assam state government |
| Launch Date | 2025 |
| Announced By | Assam State Chief Minister |
| Purpose | Provide financial benefits |
| Beneficiaries | Citizens of Assam |
| Target Beneficiaries | Financially weak citizens |
| Advantage | Provide various commodities at subsidized rates |
| Eligibility Criteria | Financially unstable citizen |
| Required Documents | Aadhaar Card, Income Certificate |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | NFSA website |
| Contact Details | 1800 3453 611 |
Type of Assam Ration Card
- APL (Above Poverty Line)
- BPL (Below Poverty Line)
- AAY (Antodaya Anna Yojana) beneficiaries under PDS/TPDS.
Also Read: nfsa.gov.in Ration Card List
Eligibility Criteria
- The citizen must be a permanent resident of India and Assam state.
- The annual income of the citizen’s family must not exceed INR 1 lakh.
- The citizens must fulfill all other criteria to be a beneficiary under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA’13).
Required Documents
- Detailed particulars of family members
- Copies of birth certificates of minor members(Below 10 years in age)
- Certified copy of the relevant page of Voter List
- Copy of Tax Pay / Land Revenue Pay receipt
- Address Proof
Benefits of Ration Card Assam
- With the help of a ration card, the financially unstable citizens of the state can get various necessities at a subsidized rate.
- The ration card will also work as an official document for all the citizens of Assam state that helps to prove their identity.
- By providing various benefits to all the ration card holders the state government will increase the standard of living of all the citizens of the state.
- The ration card will ensure food security among all the financially weak citizens of the state.
Also Read: Ration Card Status
Ration Card Apply Online Assam
- STEP 1: All the citizens of Assam state who want to apply for the ration card Assam are requested to visit the NFSA website.
- STEP 2: Once the citizens reach the homepage of the official website, they must locate and click on the option called “public login”.
- STEP 3: Now, the citizens must login using their cresidential and click on the option “login” after entering the details.
- STEP 4: A dashboard will appear on your desktop screen The citizens must click on the option “new registration” under the heading “common registration facility”.
- STEP 5: On the new page, the citizens must enter their state and the type of ration card they want to apply for.
- STEP 6: The application form will now appear on your desktop screen The citizens must enter all the details that are asked and attach the necessary documents.
- STEP 7: Now the citizens can click on the option “save and continue” to move on to the next page.
- STEP 8: Now, on the next page, the citizens must enter all the information related to their address and click on the option “save and continue” after entering all.
- STEP 9: Now the citizens must enter the additional information and click on the option “save and continue” to move on to the next.
- STEP 10: Now, finally, the citizens can enter the rest of the information and click on the consent box to complete their process.
Offline Process
- STEP 1: All the citizens of Assam state who want to apply for the Assam ration card offline or requested to visit the FPD&CA authority of the District/Sub-Division(C).
- STEP 2: After reaching the centre, the citizens must consult with the representative and ask for the application form.
- STEP 3: The citizens must enter all the details that are asked in attach all the necessary documents on the application form.
- STEP 4: After filling out the application form, the citizens must submit it to complete their process.
Helpline Number
- Dial: 18003453611
FAQs
How many types of ration cards are available in Assam state?
There are a total of three types of ration cards in Assam.
How many commodities will ration card holders get at a subsidized rate?
The ration card holders will get wheat, rice, pulses, spices, cooking oil, kerosene, and other essentials at a subsidized rate.
Who is eligible to available the benefits of the Assam ration card?
All the financially unstable citizens of Assam state are eligible to avail the benefits of the Assam ration card.