The ration card provided by State Governments is a vital residential identity. The ration card, both white and red/yellow/green/blue, serves as an identification document, as well as a card to purchase food (wheat, rice, and sugar), fuel (kerosene), or other goods issued by the Government at subsidized rates.
Once one has registered themselves to avail of a ration card, they can track the application status.
Track ration card application status
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Go the official site of the State’s Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department. Example: Tamil Nadu Food Supply.
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Scroll down to Electronic Card Services, and click on Status of Electronic Card Application.
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Enter the reference number you received at the time of registration.
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Once you click on Submit, you will be able to check the application status details.