The Government of West Bengal has made it easy for residents to access ration card details online. With the digital system in place, you can now check your name in the ration card list, track your application status, download your e-ration card, and even make updates.
How to Check Digital Ration Card Name List in West Bengal
Here’s a step-by-step guide to check if your name appears in the West Bengal digital ration card list:
- Visit the official website of the West Bengal Department of Food and Supplies
- Select your district from the table.
3. Select your Tehsil/Block, and FPS name.
4. The ration card list containing names and beneficiary details will appear on the screen.
How to Check Ration Card Application Status in West Bengal
If you’ve recently applied for a ration card, you can check the current status online by following these steps:
- Go to the West Bengal Food and Supplies Department website.
2. In the first option, select your form type.
3. Enter your 16/10 Digit Application Number.
4. Enter your Mobile Number.
4. Enter the Captcha and click ‘Search’ to view your application status on the screen.
How to Download the Digital Ration Card in West Bengal
To download your e-ration card online, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official Food and Supplies Department website.
- Scroll down and click on ‘E-Ration Card’ under the ‘Special Services’ section.
- On the next page, click ‘Click to Download E-Ration Card’.
- Enter your Ration Card Number and captcha code, then click ‘Search’ to download your digital ration card.
Types of Ration Cards in West Bengal
The state government issues different types of ration cards based on income levels and eligibility:
1. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Cards
For families with no stable income living below the poverty line. Each family receives 21 kg of rice and 14 kg of wheat or 13.3 kg of fortified atta per month.
2. State Priority Household (SPHH) Ration Cards
Provided to individuals requiring special assistance due to illness but falling under the non-priority category. Benefits are the same as PHH cardholders.
3. Priority Household (PHH) Ration Cards:
For families under the state-specific poverty line. Each member receives 3 kg of rice and 2 kg of wheat (or 1.9 kg of atta) per month.
4. Raja Khadya Suraksha Yojana (RKSY I & II) Ration Cards:
For economically weaker residents. RKSY I beneficiaries receive 5 kg of rice per head per month, while RKSY II beneficiaries get 2 kg.
Eligibility Criteria for Ration Card in West Bengal
To apply for a new ration card in West Bengal, you must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant must not possess another ration card.
- Individuals with an expired or surrendered ration card can apply for a new one.
- Newly married couples can also apply for a new ration card.
Documents Required for Ration Card Application
- Aadhaar card
- Birth certificate (for minors without Aadhaar)
- Address proof, such as:
- Electricity or landline bill
- Postpaid mobile bill
- Passport
- Driving license
- Income Tax Assessment order
How to Add or Remove a Name from the Ration Card in West Bengal
To Add a Name
- Visit the West Bengal Food and Supplies website.
- Scroll down and click on ‘Apply for New Ration Card’ under ‘Special Services’.
- Select ‘For Existing Applicant’.
- Enter your mobile number, verify with OTP, and choose the card category.
- Fill in the details of the new family member, upload the required documents, and submit the form.
To Remove a Name
- Go to the official website.
- Click on ‘Self Service for Ration Card’ from the left-hand menu.
- Under the ‘Ration Card Surrender’ section, click ‘Click Here to Surrender’.
- Enter your Ration Card Number and click ‘Search’.
- Fill in the required details, upload documents, and submit the request.
Whether you need to check your name in the list, track an application, download your e-ration card, or make updates, this digital initiative ensures transparency, convenience, and better access to food security benefits for every eligible citizen.
Vikas Kumar holds an MA in Political Science and has a strong background in government projects, having worked on various contractual initiatives aimed at public welfare. He created this website to share essential updates on government schemes, aiming to empower citizens with the information they need to access valuable resources.
