The Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies has asked all the citizens who have applied for the new ration card in Andhra Pradesh to complete their AP Ration Card EKYC online. Citizens who have enrolled themselves for the Ration Card can simply visit the Official Website and do eKYC online without visiting any Government Offices or departments. After successfully completing the eKYC process, the citizens will be able to get the benefits provided under the Ration Card monthly. All existing ration card holders or new registrants must complete eKYC so that they can continue receiving the benefits provided by the Government.
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About AP Ration Card
The AP Ration Card is a very important document issued by the Consumer and Civil Supplies Department, Andhra Pradesh state, that every citizen belonging to the Below Poverty Line must own. All those citizens who come from economically weaker sections of the state must have this ration card so that they can receive the monthly benefits provided by the Government. With the help of this ration card, citizens will be able to get numerous benefits such as Monthly food grains at very subsidized rates, along with various Government Initiatives’ Support through this ration card. Till now, about 4.2 crore citizens have got their ration cards and are availing benefits provided by the Authorities. All those citizens who belong to the Below poverty line category can visit the Official Website and apply for the new ration card.
AP Ration Card eKYC Online
The State Government of Andhra Pradesh has made it compulsory for all the citizens holding ration cards to complete their eKYC before the last date so that there won’t be any issues while getting benefits provided to ration card holders. All citizens of Andhra Pradesh state who have ration cards must have to complete their eKYC to continue receiving their benefits provided by the Government. Citizens can visit the Official Website and do eKYC online in simple steps, or they can visit the Common Service Centre (CSC) for offline eKYC completion.
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Short Summary of AP Ration Card eKYC
| Name of Article | AP Ration Card eKYC |
| Who Launched | Andhra Pradesh State Government |
| Who Announced | Andhra Pradesh State Government |
| Purpose | Provide ration card |
| Benefits | Get various amenities by showing a ration card |
| Target Beneficiaries | Citizens of Andhra Pradesh state |
| Eligibility Criteria | Financially weak households |
| Required Documents | Aadhaar Card, Ration Card |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | AePDS Website |
| Contact Number | 1967 (Toll Free), 18004250082 (Toll Free) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh State.
- Applicants must belong to the Below Poverty Line categories.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Applicants residing in outside from Andhra Pradesh State are not eligible under this initiative.
- Applicants paying income tax are not eligible.
- Applicants whose family members are in Government Sector Jobs are not eligible.
Amenities Provided under AP Ration Card
- Wheat
- Rice
- Pulses
- Cooking oil
- LPG gas cylinders
Required Documents
- Address certificate
- Aadhar card
- Income certificate
- Current photographs
Check AP Ration Card eKYC Status Online?
- All those citizens who want to check their AP Ration Card eKYC Status have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
- Now, on the homepage, you have to click on Ration Card/Rice Card Search” option located under MIS section under Reports.
- After that a new page will open here you have to enter you Ration Card Number.
- Now a new page will open, if you see Active icon on this page that means your ekyc has been successfully updates.
Offline Process to Update eKYC
- All those citizens who want to do ekyc offline have to visit their nearest fari price shop or Common Service Centre.
- After reaching there, citizens must raise their issue to the officials.
- Now the FPS Officer will conduct ekyc process by the e-POS verification method by Fingerprint, Iris Scan etc.
- After successfully verification of biometrics your ekyc process will be done successfully.
FAQ’s
Who issues the Ration Cards in Andhra Pradesh?
Consumer and Civil Supplies Department, Andhra Pradesh issues the new ration cards in Andhra Pradesh.
What commodities will be provided through Ration Cards?
Wheat, Rice, Pulses, Cooking Oil, LPG Gas Cylinders etc.