If you live in Delhi and belong to the APL, BPL, or AAY categories, getting a Delhi Ration Card can help you buy essential food items at lower prices. The Food Supplies Department of the Delhi government issues this card. If you don’t have a ration card yet or want to renew your current one, you can easily apply online from your home. This card helps poor families get ration like sugar, rice, wheat, and kerosene at cheaper rates. It also works as ID proof for many services.
Delhi Ration Card 2025 Application
The Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department of Delhi has announced the application form for Delhi Ration Card 2025. If you’re interested, you can visit the official E-Food Security Delhi website and apply online without any hassle. With this card, you can get subsidized food items like rice, wheat, sugar, and kerosene from ration shops. You can also use it as identity proof. Click here for more information on Delhi ration coupons.
Free Ration for 2 Months to Delhi Ration Card Holders
On 4 May, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made two important announcements in a video conference. One is financial help of ₹5000 for auto and taxi drivers. The other is free ration for 7.2 million ration card holders in Delhi for two months, to support families affected by the COVID-19 lockdown. This free ration will help people during difficult times. The CM also asked citizens to support those fighting the virus so we can get through this crisis quickly.
Commodity Supply by Category
| Commodity | Category | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | AAY | 10 Kg/Per Card |
| Rice | PR | 1 Kg/Member |
| Rice | PR-S | 0.5 Kg/Member |
| Sugar | AAY | 1 Kg/Per Card |
| Wheat | AAY | 25 Kg/Per Card |
| Wheat | PR | 2 Kg/Member |
| Wheat | PR-S | 4 Kg/Member |
Delhi Ration Card List 2025
The Delhi government’s Food Supplies Department has made the ration card list available online. If you recently applied for a new ration card, you can check your name and your family members’ names in the National Food Security Act (NFSA) list. Names included in the Delhi Ration Card List 2025 will get ration at subsidized rates from authorized shops. If your name is not in the list, you won’t be able to get this benefit. Check the list on the official website here or visit nfs.delhi.gov.in.
Types of Delhi Ration Cards
- APL Ration Card: Given to families living above the poverty line with an annual income below ₹1 lakh.
- BPL Ration Card: Issued to families below the poverty line with an annual income below ₹10,000.
- AAY Ration Card: For very poor families with no steady income.
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Benefits of Delhi Ration Card
- Issued based on your income and financial status.
- Lets you buy essential food items at low prices.
- Serves as an important document for many government services and offices.
- Can be used as ID proof for voter ID and driving license.
- Helps eligible children get scholarships for education.
- Reduces money stress by providing subsidized food.
Required Documents for Application
- Proof of permanent Delhi residence.
- Aadhaar card.
- PAN card.
- Bank passbook.
- Income certificate.
- Mobile number.
- Passport size photo.
How to Apply Online for Delhi Ration Card?
- Go to the official E-Food Security Delhi website: https://nfs.delhi.gov.in/Home.aspx
- On the homepage, find the “Citizen Corner” section and click on “Apply Online for Food Security.”
- You will be redirected to the E-District portal. Click the ‘Register’ option.
- Fill in the registration form with your document type and number, then submit.
- After registering, log in and click on “New Ration Card Registration Form.”
- Fill out the application form carefully and click “Submit.” Your application will be complete.
Check Delhi Ration Card Application Status
- Visit the official website and go to “Citizen Corner.”
- Click on “Track Food Security Application.”
- Enter your Aadhaar number, NFS application ID/citizen ID, or ration card number, then click “Search” to see your application status.
How to Download E-Ration Card
- Go to the official website and open “Citizen Corner.”
- Click on “Get e-Ration Card.”
- Enter your ration card number, head of family name, Aadhaar number, year of birth, and mobile number.
- Click “Continue” and your e-ration card will appear. Download and save it.
How to Check Delhi Ration Card List
- Open the official website and visit “Citizen Corner.”
- Click on “FPS Wise Linkage of Ration Card.”
- Enter FPS License Number or FPS Name, choose your area circle, and click “Search.”
- You will see the list and can check your card details.
How to View Detailed Ration Card Information?
- Go to the official website’s “Citizen Corner.”
- Click on “View your ration card details.”
- Enter Aadhaar number/member ID, application ID, or ration card number and click “Search” to see details.
Find Your Fair Price Shop (FPS)
- Visit the official website and open “Citizen Corner.”
- Click “Know your fair price shop” and enter your details.
- Search to get information about your nearest FPS.
Apply for Temporary Ration E-Coupon
- If you don’t have ID proof or a ration card, you can apply for a temporary ration e-coupon via the official Delhi government website.
- Go to the homepage and click “Apply for Temporary Ration Coupon.”
- Follow the steps by entering your mobile number, verifying OTP, and filling in family details.
- You will receive an SMS with a download link for the e-coupon, which you can use to get ration.
How to Renew FPS License?
- Visit the official Delhi E-Food Security website.
- Click on “Renew FPS License” and enter your FPS license number.
- Fill in the requested information and submit to renew your license.
Search Your Circle Office
- Go to the official website and click “Search Your Circle Office” under “Citizen Corner.”
- Enter your locality name and click “Search” to get details.
Check Cancelled Ration Cards Report
- Visit the official website and go to “Dataviz RC Cancel FSO/AC” under “Citizen Corner.”
- Select the required date and click “View Report” to see cancelled cards.
How to Update Mobile Number?
- Visit the official website and click on “Register/Change Mobile Number” under “Citizen Corner.”
- Enter your Aadhaar, ration card number, name, and new mobile number, then save the changes.
Download Provisional FPS License
- Go to the official site and click “Download Provisional FPS License” under “Citizen Corner.”
- Enter your FPS License number and application number, search, and download the license.
How to Submit a Grievance?
- Go to the Delhi Public Grievance Monitoring System official website.
- Click “Lodge your grievance” and fill the form with details like name, mobile number, email, and pin code.
- Submit your complaint for resolution.
Check Grievance Status
- Visit the grievance monitoring website.
- Click “View status of your grievance” and enter your grievance number and contact details.
- Submit to see the current status of your complaint.
Delhi Ration Card Helpline
If you face any problems or need more information, you can contact the Delhi Food Supplies Department helpline:
- Phone: 011-23378759
- Toll-free Helpline: 1800-11-0841
- Email: cfood@nic.in