Bihar Ration Card – The Ration Card is an essential document that is approved by the State Government and holds great significance for each and every person living in Bihar. Online platforms have simplified the application and status monitoring processes for ration cards, making them convenient and easily accessible for Bihar’s citizens. Apart from its use in administrative procedures, the Bihar Ration Card guarantees entry to subsidized food commodities including kerosene, rice, wheat and sugar that are supplied through the Public Distribution System (PDS). In this article, you get every necessary information regarding this scheme such as objectives, overview, benefits, required documents, application process and status.

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Bihar Ration Card (EPDS)

The Food and Consumer Protection Department of Bihar issues the Bihar Ration Card, which enables qualified households to buy necessities like sugar, kerosene, and food grains at reduced prices via the Public Distribution System (PDS). It is crucial to maintaining food security and equitable access to basic essentials for all state residents.

The EPDS Bihar portal, a platform specifically designed for the Ration Card Management System, was launched by the Bihar government to streamline the procedure. This method, sometimes called Jan Vitran Ann (JVA), makes it easier to create, edit and turn in ration cards. Additionally, it handles updates for the head of the family, card type changes, and family splits. In accordance with the National Food Security Act, the online system enhances accessibility and transparency by enabling individuals to effectively apply for and manage their ration cards.

Overview Of Bihar Ration Card (EPDS)

Name of the Article	Bihar Ration Card (EPDS)
Launched by	Food and Consumer Protection Department of Bihar
Beneficiaries	Citizens
Objective	To provide qualifying households subsidized essentials such as sugar, kerosene and food grains.
Application Mode	Online through the EPDS portal
Official Website	epds.bihar.gov.in

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Objective Of Bihar Ration Card (EPDS)

The main goal of this Ration Card is to give people access to essentials like sugar, kerosene, and food grains at reduced prices. In order to provide food security for the economically disadvantaged segments of society, the government implemented the Ration Card.

Types Of  Ration Card

1. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): Intended for the most impoverished households, offering 35 kg of food grains monthly at significantly discounted prices.
2. Below Poverty Line (BPL): Aimed at providing low-income households with access to food grains that are subsidized under the Public Distribution System (PDS).
3. Above Poverty Line(APL): Providing little to no food grain subsidies to families that are above the poverty threshold.
4. Priority Household (PHH): Five kilograms of food grains per person per month are provided to households under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

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List Of Subsidized Commodities

• Rice
• Salt
• Sugar
• Wheat
• Kerosene
• Edible oil Pulses (such as lentils and chickpeas)
• Coarse cereals (like millet and jowar)
• Fortified food items (like fortified rice or wheat)

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Apply Online For Bihar Ration Card

• First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.

• The homepage will appear on your screen.
• Click on the Apply for Online RC option under the important links section.
• Click on the login option.
• A new page will appear on your screen.
• Enter your username and password to access meri pehchaan for login. If you haven’t registered yet, click on Sign up for meri pehchaan, create an account and login.
• Click on the Apply option.
• Select New apply for either a Rural or urban ration card.
• Enter all the details in the form.
• Click on the submit button.
• To add additional family members, choose the Add member option.
• You have to upload all the necessary documents.
• Click on the Go for final submission to review your application.
• Click on the final submit button.

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Search Ration Card Details

• First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
• The homepage will appear on your screen.
• Click on the RC Details option.
• Select either a rural or urban area based on your preference.
• Select the district and enter the ration card number.
• Click on the search button.
• The ration card details will appear on your screen.

Check Application Status

• First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
• The homepage will appear on your screen.
• Click on the Application Status option.
• Select your district and subdivision then enter your RTPS number.
• Click on the show button.
• The application status will appear on your screen.

Download The Ration Card List

• First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
• The homepage will appear on your screen.
• Click on the RCMS Report option.
• Select your District option.
• Click on the show button.
• The ration card list will appear on your screen.

Detail Mentioned Under Ration Card List

• S.No
• District
• Rural
• Urban
• PHH cards
• PHH members
• AAY members
• AAY cards
• Total Members

Contact Details

• Help Line Services: 1800-3456-194, 1967

FAQ’s

Que:What is the Bihar Ration Card?

Ans :An official document known as a Bihar Ration Card enables households to buy discounted necessities from ration stores run by the government.

Que:How can I find out how my application is progressing?

Ans:You may check the status of your application on the official RCMS Bihar website by entering your RTPS number.

Que:Is the ration card list available for download?

Ans:Yes, you may get the ration card list from the RCMS Report portion of the EPDS Bihar website.

Que:What is the official website of this scheme?

Ans:epds.bihar.gov.in.