What you get
- It will benefit approximately 81 crores beneficiaries by digitizing Ration Cards. | - This system allows all NFSA beneficiaries, particularly migrant beneficiaries, to claim either full or part food grains from any Fair Price Shop (FPS) in the country through an existing ration card with biometric/Aadhaar authentication in a seamless manner. | - With the ONORC, all the beneficiaries in one state can get the same fair rations in other states where the ration card was issued. | - The scheme will ensure food security of migrant laborers who move to other states to seek better job opportunities. | - It will improve the mechanism to identify fake/duplicate ration cards. It seeks to provide universal access to PDS food grains for migrant workers. | - Ration card portability will be achieved by implementing an IT-driven system that installs ePoS devices in each Fair Price Shop (FPS). | - The ONORC will also help achieve the target set under SDG 2: Ending hunger by 2030.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
I live in Mumbai but my family lives in Rajasthan, Can my family receive the ration at Rajasthan?
Yes, scheme allows your family to claim ration on same Ration Card.
My allotted Fair Price Shop (FPS), does not give me the ration. Can I claim ration from any other FPS?
Yes, the schemes allows you to claim ration from other FPS if your Aadhar is seeded to Ration Card.
Who are eligible for the scheme?
This scheme can be availed by to all eligible ration cardholders or beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
How do I know if I am NFSA Beneficiary?
You can check on https://nfsa.gov.in/portal/ration_card_state_portals_aad