Telangana Ration Card

How to Get a New Ration Card in Telangana?

Applications for new ration cards are being accepted by the state; people can submit them at specified centres along with Praja Palana forms. For new ration cards, there is no specific form to fill out; information can be given on regular paper.

Income certifications are not required for new ration cards, despite previous rumours to the contrary. Current holders of ration cards must finish e-KYC, and new applications can be filed at Telangana's Praja Palana centres.

Contrary to earlier rumors, there is no requirement for income certificates for obtaining new ration cards. Existing ration cardholders are required to complete e-KYC, while individuals seeking new ration cards can submit application forms at Praja Palana centers in Telangana.

However, the residents of Telangana will have to apply for a new ration card under Praja Palana Scheme by 16 January 2025.

Welfare Schemes Linked with Telangana Ration Cards

It's crucial to highlight that individuals currently receiving benefits from programs such as Rythu Bandhu and Aasara pensions under the previous administration must undergo a new application process for the six new guaranteed schemes—Mahalakshmi, Gruha Jyothi, Yuva Vikasam, Indiramma Indlu, Cheyutha, and Rythu Bharosa.

Telangana Ration Card List 2025

People can check the Telangana ration card list 2025 depending on the village or the district by following the given procedure:

1. Visit the website portal of the Telangana National Food Security Cards: https://epds.telangana.gov.in/FoodSecurityAct/
2. Select the option of 'Reports'.
3. Click on the 'Ration Card Reports' tab and then select the 'FSC Card Status Report' menu from the list of options given.
4. Select your District and choose the respective shop number.
5. Once done, the list of all the ration cards under the selected shop will appear.
6. You can then check your ration card status.

Types of Telangana Ration Cards

In Telangana, there are three major types of ration cards given to people. They are:

Antyodaya Anna Yojana Cards

1. Elderly widows or disabled individuals aged 60 years and above who head their households can avail of this card.
2. Individuals such as landless agricultural labourers, rural artisans, craftsmen, marginal farmers, rickshaw pullers, carpenters, blacksmiths, etc., can also get this card.
3. Primitive tribal households are allowed to avail of this card.

Antyodaya Food Security Cards (AFSC)

1. Households with an annual family income of less than Rs.1.5 lakh and Rs.2 lakh, in rural areas and urban areas, respectively, can get this card. People with a land area of less than 3.50 acres for wetland and less than 7.50 acres for dry land can also get this card.

 Food Security Cards (FSC)

1. Families with a stable income that does not fall into any of the categories mentioned above are eligible to receive Food Security Cards (FSC).

Eligibility Criteria for Telangana Ration Card

The eligibility criteria to apply for any of these ration cards are as follows:

• The applicant must be a resident of Telangana.
• He or she must not already hold a Telangana Good Security (FSC) or Ration card.
• The applicant should belong to a poor or economically weaker section of society.
• Newly married couples are eligible to apply for a ration card.
• Citizens who hold temporary cards or ration cards which have expired can apply for a new ration card as well.

Documents Required to Apply for a Telangana Ration Card

The citizens who wish to apply for a Telangana ration card are required to submit a list of documents along with a duly filled application form available on the website. The documents which need to be submitted are:

1. A copy of the original state resident proof i.e. Telangana State Domicile.
2. Passport size photograph of the applicant.
3. Copy of the appropriate identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN Card, etc.

How to Apply for a Telangana Ration Card?

To apply for a ration card in Telangana, the procedure involved is partially online and offline as well. The process of downloading the ration card must be done from the official website. Once done, the submission of the application form along with the required documents must be done at a MeeSeva centre.

For the application form, citizens can visit the nearest MeeSeva centre and avail the form or download the form online as well.

To download the application form online, here are the steps to be followed:

• Visit the MeeSeva portal.
• Click on the option 'Download' from the list of options on the taskbar.
• From the dropdown list, click on the option of Application Forms.
• Select the option of 'Civil Supplies' from the list.
• Once done, select 'Application for a new Food Security Card' from the list of options given.
• The moment you click on the application, it will automatically get downloaded on your mobile or computer system.
• Print the application form once downloaded.
• The form consists of a number of sections which need to be filled out such as primary details including the name of the applicant, gender, age, father's name, mobile number, etc. Other sections include the qualification details, region, district, total income of the family and the number of members in the family, etc.
• After the application form has been filled, the applicant must attach the mentioned list of documents required. Once done, the applicant must submit the form, documents along with a fee to the nearest MeeSeva centre.

How to Check Telangana Ration Card Status Online by FSC Application Search?

The steps to be followed in order to check the status of the ration card online are:

• Visit the Telangana EPDS portal.
• Click on the 'FSC Search' tab.
• The applicant can check the status of the ration card by using any of the following options including the FSC Reference Number, Ration Card Number, Old Ration Card Number, and District.
• Enter the required details and then click on 'Search'.
• Once done, the status of your ration card will appear on the screen which can be saved.

Process to Check Ration Card List by District

The following are the steps to check ration card list via district wise:

1. Visit the Home page
2. Click on report
3. Click Ration Card Report
4. Select the FSC Card Status Report
5. You can search by:
   Office Name
   District Name
   Shop Name
6. Your ration card status will be visible on the screen

Steps to Check Telangana Ration Card Grievance Status

The Telangana State Food Department provides an online platform for residents to submit their grievances and complaints regarding Telangana Ration Cards and related services. To utilize this system, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Visit the official website of ePDS Telangana.
2. On the homepage, locate and click on the 'Grievance Redressal System for E2E PDS' option.
3. You will be directed to the Grievance Redressal Portal of Telangana, which operates under NFSA.

1. Click on the 'Lodge your Grievance' option.
2. Fill out the application form with the required details and describe your complaint in the space provided.
3. Finally, click on the 'Submit' button. The authorities will address your issue promptly.

How to check Grievance Status for Telangana Ration Card?

To check the status of your lodged complaint on the online portal, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of Telangana ePDS.
2. From the side menu bar, click on 'Grievance Redressal System for E2E PDS'.
3. Then, select 'View Status of your Grievance' as indicated.

Telangana Ration Card Contact Details

If you have any inquiries regarding Telangana Ration Card or related services, you can get in touch with the respective authorities of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies, the government of Telangana, using the following methods: