If you reside in Karnataka and have been wondering when you are likely to receive your ration card, here is an easy way to do so! All you need to do is visit the official website of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Ahara.kar.nic. In this write-up, let us find a few essential points about the same.
Who Issues Ration Cards in Karnataka?
The Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs issues the ration card in the state.
Types of Ration Card in Karnataka
If you are in this state, you must be aware that three types of ration cards are made available to the state’s people. These are as follows-
- The AAY Ration Card or Antyodaya Anna Yojana
- Below Poverty Line Ration Card or BPL
- Above Poverty Line or APL Ration Card
How Will You Check the Status of Your Ration Card?
As mentioned above, you must browse Ahara.kar.nic website
Having known about a few fundamentals related to the ration cards available in this state, let us focus more on the role of Ahara.kar.nic.
E-Services for Ration Cards in Karnataka
Right from the ration you have collected in the previous month to the ration that has been allotted to you by the government, every bit of information is available on the website. And you get all the information by just following these steps. However, there are links and sections that you might have to look for and then click on the relevant piece of information you are trying to retrieve.
Step 1
First of all, visit the official website Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Ahara.kar.nic. Before you can do so, you must go for the Ahara.kar.nic.in ration card download. This portal will offer all the e-services related to ration cards you have been looking for.
Step 2
There is a side menu where you must select the option “New/Existing RC Request Status.” This will allow you to view the status of both a new card and an existing one.
Step 3
Hereafter, you will find a new page related to ahara.kar.nic opens. This new page has the links to all the districts and the ones you have been allocated. If you know your district, click on the related link.
Step 4
A separate page opens with all the online services related to ration cards in the state of Karnataka. You can perform all the queries online. Select the option “Status of Ration Card.”
Step 5
Before you lay your hands or get access to the information related to the ration card that you are looking for, you must go through a verification process. In this context, you have two options to choose from. One is by using an OTP, and the other option is without using an OTP.
If your Aadhar card is not linked to your mobile number, you must select the OTP option. After that, enter the number of your ration card and click on “Go.”
Alternatively, select the OTP option if your Aadhar card is linked to your mobile number. This will allow you to view the status of your ration card using an OTP sent to your mobile number. Visit Ahara.kar.nic to explore more information on this.
