Ration Card - Odisha

“Ration Card" means a document issued under an authority of the Government for the purchase of essential commodities from the fair price shop under the Public Distribution System. Food, Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department is a composite Department with the status of both Secretariat and Directorate. Hon’ble Minister, F.S. & C.W. is Minister in charge of the Department. Commissioner-Cum-Secretary to Government is Secretary in charge of the Department.  The Secretary of the Department also functions as the Director, Food Supplies and Controller of Supplies.

Eligibility Criteria for Ration Card in Odisha?

1. The eligible households are of two categories, namely,—

   a. Household as existing under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, the scheme which was launched by the Central Government on the 25th December, 2000 and as modified from time to time; and 

   b. Households to be covered under the priority household category.

2. Household of the category mentioned in item (a) has been considered as one unit of recipient which shall be entitled 35 kilograms of rice per household per month. 

3. The existing Antyodaya households shall continue to be the beneficiaries under Food Security Act, if they are otherwise eligible as per the criteria as notified by the State Government. 

4. Households of the Priority Households mentioned in item (b) shall be entitled for five kilograms of foodgrains per person per month. 

Identification of Households under Priority Household Category

The State Government shall identify eligible households of the category mentioned above on the basis of nine ‘Exclusion Criteria’ and five ‘Auto-inclusion Criteria’ provided hereunder. 

Nine Exclusion Criteria

• A household which own(s) motorized three wheeler (two or more) or a four wheeler or a heavy vehicle or a trawler or motor boats (two or more)

• Household having a member who owns mechanized agricultural equipment such as Tractors and Harvesters

• Households with any member working as a regular employee of Central Government, State Government, Public sector Undertakings, and Government aided autonomous bodies and local bodies except the incentive and honorarium based workers. Households with any member working in private sector with monthly salary of more than Rs.10, 000/- in rural areas and Rs. 15,000/- in urban areas

• Households with Enterprises (other than micro-enterprises) registered with the Government for manufacturing and services

• Households with any member in that family earning more than Rs. 10,000/- per month in the Rural and Rs. 15,000/- per month for urban areas

• Households with any member paying Income tax or Professional Tax

• Households having domestic electric connection with a load of 2 KW or more and /or consuming an average of 300 units of energy (KWH) per month (average over one year)

• Households having a member with monthly pension of more than Rs. 10,000/-per month in rural areas and Rs.15, 000/- per month in urban areas

• Households with three or more rooms with pucca walls and pucca roof

Five Auto Inclusion Criteria

• Households without shelter

• Household with destitute who is living on alms

• All households of Primitive Tribal Groups

• Individuals having disability of 40% or more

• The Transgender applicants

Penal Provisions for Fraud by Ineligible Beneficiaries Holding Ration Card

• If any person coming under the exclusion criteria notified by the State Government obtains a ration card by providing false information, the following action shall be initiated against such person, namely,—

• Criminal proceeding will be initiated ; 

• The market cost of the foodgrains taken by such person shall be recovered from him/her as an arrear of land revenue with 10% rate of interest per annum from the date of receipt of the subsidized foodgrain; 

• In case of employees of Government or Corporation or PSU, departmental proceeding shall be initiated against such employees. 

Types of Ration Card

• AAY- Antyodaya Anna Yojana

• APL- Above Poverty Line

• BPL- Below Poverty Line

How to Apply for Ration Card in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to apply for ration card in Odisha.

• Visit the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal.
• Select ‘Citizen Services’ under ‘Online Services’.
• Select the type of ration card you want to apply. 
• NFSA
• SFSS
• Click on ‘Apply New Card’.
• An application form will open on your screen.

• Fill all the details in the required categories.
• Address Details
• Ration Card and FPS Details
• Details of Family Members of Applicants
• Other Info
• Click on ‘Save’.

How to Add a Member to Ration Card in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to add a member to ration card.

• Visit the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal.

• Select ‘Citizen Services’ under ‘Online Services’.

• Select the type of ration card you want to apply. 

• NFSA

• SFSS

• Click on ‘Addition of Member’.

• Enter your existing 11 digit ration card number.

• Click on ‘Get Details’.

• Enter the required details of the family member.

How to Delete a Member from Ration Card in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to delete a member from ration card in Odisha.

• Visit the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal.

• Select ‘Citizen Services’ under ‘Online Services’.

• Select the type of ration card you want to apply. 

• NFSA

• SFSS

• Click on ‘Delete Member’.

• Enter your existing 11 digit ration card number.

• Click on ‘Get Details’.

How to Download Ration Card in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to download ration card in Odisha.

• Visit the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal.

• Select ‘Citizen Services’ under ‘Online Services’.

• Select the type of ration card you want to apply. 

• NFSA

• SFSS

• Click on ‘Download Ration Card’.

• Enter your existing 11 digit ration card number.

• Click on ‘Get Details’.

• Your ration card will appear on the screen. 

How to Transfer Family in Ration Card from Odisha?

Follow the below steps to transfer family in ration card from Odisha.

• Visit the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal.

• Select ‘Citizen Services’ under ‘Online Services’.

• Select the type of ration card you want to apply. 

• NFSA

• SFSS

• Click on ‘Transfer Family’.

• Fill all the details in the required categories.

• Address Details

• Ration Card and FPS Details

• Details of Family Members of Applicants

• Other Info

• Click on ‘Save’.

Documents Required for Wholesaler/ FPS License in Odisha?

• Income-tax paid in the two years preceding the year of application.

• Passport size photographs should be uploaded in .jpeg, .jpg and .png format only.

• Aadhar Card

How to Apply for Wholesaler/ FPS License in Odisha?

Follow the below steps for wholesaler/ fps license in Odisha.

• Visit the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal.

• Click on ‘Apply License for (Wholesaler/ FPS)’.

• Click on ‘Apply New License’.

• Read all the instructions carefully and click on ‘Click here to fill and submit application form’.

• An application form will open on your screen for a wholesaler/ fps license.

• Fill all the details carefully and click on ‘Submit’.

How to Track Status of Wholesaler/ FPS License in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to track status of wholesaler/ fps license in Odisha.

• Visit the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal.

• Click on ‘Apply License for (Wholesaler/ FPS)’.

• Click on ‘Track Application’.

• Enter the license number or application number.

• Click on ‘Show’.

How to Apply Online for Registration of Millers in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to apply online for registration of millers in Odisha.

• Visit the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal.

• Click on ‘Online Registration of Millers’.

• Select whether you are applying for the first time.

• An application form for registration of millers will open on your screen.

• Select all the required details.

• Owner Details

• Address Details

• Mill Details

• Mill Location

• Milling History

• Click on ‘Submit’.

How to Lodge Grievance regarding Ration Card in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to lodge grievances regarding ration card in Odisha.

• Visit the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal.

• Click on the link given under ‘Grievance Helpline’.

• You will be directed to the new screen. Click on ‘Click here’ under ‘Register Grievance/ Complaint’.

• Select whether you have a ration card or not.

• An application form will open on your screen.

• Enter all the details carefully and ‘Submit’.

References

While crafting this guide, we have consulted reliable and authoritative sources, including official government directives, user manuals, and pertinent content sourced from government websites.

• Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Portal

• Odisha Gazette