The Assam state government has put out the PDS Assam Beneficiary List (RC Details) 2024. If you live in Assam and applied for a ration card, you can easily check the beneficiary list online.
To do this, all you need is to go to the official website. This way, you can find the PDS Assam beneficiary list without going anywhere. It’s super easy and you can do it from your home!
Assam Ration Card Details
Assam ration card is a very important document given by the state government to help poor people in Assam. It is made to support financially unstable citizens so they can buy essential items easily. With the Assam ration card, people can get food grains and cooking oils at cheaper prices than in the market.
There are three types of ration cards in Assam. First, we have the APL ration card, which stands for Above Poverty Line. This is for families that are doing okay financially. Second, there is the BPL ration card, which means Below Poverty Line. This is for families who need more help. Lastly, we have the AAY card, which stands for Antodaya Anna Yojana. This card helps the poorest of the poor under the Public Distribution System (PDS) or Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).
These ration cards are really helpful for people who need support. It helps them get basic things they need to live a better life. So, if you are in Assam and need help with food, getting an Assam ration card is a good idea!
Also Read: Ration Card Status
Highlights of PDS Assam Beneficiary List
| Key Highlights | Details |
| Name of the Scheme | PDS Assam Beneficiary List |
| Launched By | Assam state government |
| Announced By | Assam State Chief Minister |
| Purpose | Provide financial benefits |
| Beneficiaries | Citizens of Assam |
| Target Beneficiaries | Financially weak citizens |
| Advantage | Provide various commodities on a subsidized rate |
| Eligibility Criteria | Financially unstable citizen |
| Required Documents | Aadhaar Card, Income certificate, |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | https://pds.assam.gov.in/portal/ration-card-information.html |
| Expected Benefits | Financial help |
| Contact details | 1800 3453 611 |
Subsidized Commodities
- Wheat
- Rice
- Sugar
- Kerosene
- Pulses
- Edible oils
- Iodized salt
- Spices
- Cooking oils
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).
Also Read: nfsa.gov.in Ration Card List
Salient Features
- Provide subsidized commodities: With the help of a ration card, the financially unstable citizens of the state can get various necessities at a subsidized rate.
- Works as an official document: The ration card will also work as an official document for all the citizens of Assam state that helps to prove their identity.
- Increase standard of living: 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.
- Fair price shops: The Assam state government has set up more than 35000 fair price shops to distribute subsidized commodities.
Type of Ration Card
- APL ( Above Poverty Line)
- BPL ( Below Poverty Line)
- AAY(Antodaya Anna Yojana) beneficiaries under PDS/TPDS.
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
- Surrender certificate of Ration Card/Family Identity holding or non-availability certificate from the FCS&CA authority where the applicant previously resided.
- Address Proof (attested copy of PAN Card /Driving License / Bank Passbook / Post Office Passbook /Municipal Holding receipt / Electricity Bill / Telephone Bill).
How to Download (Check) PDS Assam Beneficiary List Online
STEP 1: All the citizens of Assam state who want to check the PDS Assam Beneficiary List Online are requested to visit the RCMS Website.
RCMS Portal
STEP 2: Once the citizens reach the homepage of the official website they must locate and click on the option called “ration card”.
Ration Card Details
STEP 3: A new page will appear on your desktop screen the citizens must enter the captcha code and click on the option “verify”.
STEP 4: A new page will appear on your desktop screen the citizens must enter all the details that are asked including their address details and personal details.
STEP 5: After entering all the details the citizens can click on the option “view report” to complete their process.
Download the District Wise PDF
- Baksa
- Barpeta
- Bongaigaon
- Cachar
- Charaideo
- Darrang
- Dibrugarh
- Dima Hasao
- Goalpara
- Golaghat
- Hailakandi
- Hojai
- Jorhat
- Kamrup
- Kamrup Metropolitan
- Karbi Anglong
- Karimganj
- Kokrajhar
- Lakhimpur
- Majuli
- Morigaon
- Nagaon
- Nalbari
- Sivasagar
- Sonitpur
- South Salmara-Mankachar
- Tinsukia
- Udalguri
- West Karbi Anglong
Contact Details
- Phone No:- 18003453611
FAQs
Who is eligible to avail the benefits of the ration card in Assam state?
All the citizens who are financially weak and have an annual income of less than INR 100000 are eligible to avail the benefits of the ration card in Assam state.
How many types of ration cards are there?
There are a total of three types of ration cards in Assam state.
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.