How to Link Aadhaar Card with Ration Card Online/Offline?

To date, the ration card is the oldest address proof that is still in use by thousands of Indians. However, the government has encouraged citizens to link Aadhaar with a ration card because it will make its use more secure. In this article, we will discuss different processes for doing this.

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Here are the important reasons for linking an Aadhaar card with a ration card.

• Eliminating fake ration card holders
• Minimise chances of disrupting benefits for BPL families
• Once Aadhaar and ration card are linked, PDS can trace this; thus, no more existence of dishonest middlemen
• The biometric-enabled distribution system will enable ration shops to identify those in need
• It also addresses ration diversion and leakage

When you want to link Aadhaar to a ration card, make sure to have all the documents ready beforehand. Here is a list of the documents you need to submit to the PDS office or ration shop.

• Photocopies of Aadhaar cards of all family members
• Original and a photocopy of ration card
• A copy of the bank passbook if you have not linked your bank account with your Aadhaar card
• Passport size image of the head of a family

These are some easy steps you can follow to link your Aadhaar number with a ration card.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Public Distribution System (PDS)

Step 2: Select the option to link the ration card with Aadhaar

Step 3: Carefully enter your Ration card number, then your Aadhaar number

Step 4: Type your registered mobile number in its respective space

Step 5: Click on the “Submit”

Step 6: You will receive an OTP on the number you just put in

Step 7: Enter the OTP in its designated space

Step 8: Once the process is complete, you will receive a confirmation message

Those who are not comfortable with the online process can follow the offline method. Here are the steps to link Aadhaar with a ration card by visiting the PDS or ration shop.

Step 1: Visit your nearest ration shop or Public Distribution System office

Step 2: Submit essential documents

Step 3: You must verify your Aadhaar card through fingerprint authentication

Step 4: The process begins when the PDS representative submits all documents. Once this process starts, you will receive a message

Step 5: After a while, you will receive another message stating your Aadhaar card is successfully linked with your ration card