About the Digital Ration Card

The Government of West Bengal has transitioned from traditional paper ration cards to a modern, digital system to streamline the distribution of essential commodities. The **Digital Ration Card (DRC)**, also known as the e-Ration card, is an electronic document with the same validity as a physical card. It serves as an official identity and address proof for beneficiaries.

The official portal, **food.wb.gov.in**, is a central platform for all ration card-related services, offering convenience and transparency for citizens.

Key Online Services

• Online Application: Apply for a new ration card for a family or an individual. Forms are available for new applicants, newly married couples, or those who have recently moved to the state.
• Application Status Check: Easily track the status of your application by entering the application number or Aadhaar number on the portal.
• e-Ration Card Download: Download and print a digital copy of your ration card instantly by entering the card number and category. This can be used to receive food grains from fair price shops.
• Correction and Updates: The portal allows citizens to submit requests for corrections to their existing ration card, such as changes in address, name, or family member details.
• Beneficiary List: You can view the FPS (Fair Price Shop) wise list of beneficiaries to verify your name and details in the database.

Types of Ration Cards

The state issues different types of ration cards based on the financial status of the family, each with specific benefits:

• Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): For the poorest of the poor households.
• Priority Household (PHH): For households under the state-specific poverty line.
• State Priority Household (SPHH): For individuals in need of treatment for serious illnesses who fall under the Non-Priority Household category.
• RKSY-I and RKSY-II: Ration Card holders under the state-specific food security schemes.

Official Portals & Links

• Department of Food & Supplies, WB: food.wb.gov.in
• Check Ration Card Status: food.wb.gov.in/e-services-citizen
• Download e-Ration Card: food.wb.gov.in/e-services-citizen