On behalf of the government, ration is provided to the families who live below the poverty line (BPL) at a free or subsidy rate. This facility is provided under the Public Distribution System (PDS), which provides relief to millions of families. But to ensure correct use of this benefit, the government has made it mandatory to link the ration card with the Aadhaar card.
Its main objective is to identify fake ration card holders and only benefit the real eligible people. This not only brings transparency in the system, but also reduces corruption to a great extent. Let us know how you can link your ration card to Aadhaar by sitting at home or going to the nearest PDS center.
Step-by-step method of linking ration cards sitting at home to Aadhaar
If you want to adopt the online process, follow the easy steps given below:
Go to the state’s PDS website:
First of all visit the official website of your state’s Public Distribution System (PDS). If you are from Uttar Pradesh https://uppds.in/ Visit on
Login on the website:
If already an account, login, otherwise create a new account.
Choose the option ‘Aadhaar Link’:
Find the option ‘Aadhaar Link’ or ‘Add Aadhaar’ with ‘Aadhaar Link’ on the website and click on it.
Fill the ration card and base details:
Now enter your ration card number, Aadhaar number of family members and other important information correctly.
Otp verification:
After filling all the information, an OTP will come on your registered mobile number. Enter OTP at the designated place.
Submit the application:
After verifying OTP, click on submit button. After this, on the screen you will get a confirmation message that your application has been accepted.
Check the status:
After some time, you can find out on the website or go to the nearest ration office whether your ration card is linked to Aadhaar.
Noted things:
The mobile number linked to your Aadhaar should be turned on for the online process.
While applying, keep a soft copy of ration card and Aadhaar card or scanned photocopy.
The government has extended the deadline for linking ration cards to Aadhaar to 30 September 2024, due to which people who have not completed this process have still have time.
How to link ration card to Aadhaar in an offline manner?
If you are not comfortable in the online process or do not have technical information, you can also do this work by visiting your nearest fair price shop (FPS) or PDS center. Follow these steps for this:
Take the necessary documents:
A copy of the ration card
A copy of Aadhaar card (of all members)
Passport size photograph
Fill the application form:
Fill a fixed application form for ration card-Aadhaar linking and give all the necessary information in it.
Attach photos and documents:
Attach a photocopy of Aadhaar and ration card with the application form.
Biometric authentication:
Officers can do biometric verification through your fingerprint scan to confirm your identity.
Submit and confirm the application:
On completion of the process successfully, a confirmation message will come on your registered mobile number. After some time, the local PDS can also confirm the status by visiting the office or shop.
conclusion
Linking the ration card to Aadhaar is not only necessary in today’s time, but it has become mandatory for the uninterrupted attainment of your government benefits. This not only brings transparency in government schemes, but it also helps to exclude fake beneficiaries from the system.
Whether you adopt online method or offline, this process is extremely simple. Just complete it in time so that you can take advantage of free or subsidized ration given by the government without any obstruction.