A ration card isn't just a means of obtaining cheap or free food grains, it's also become a crucial document for taking advantage of many other major government schemes. Without a ration card, you could miss out on the benefits of many government schemes.

Let us know which major schemes' benefits can be stopped without a ration card and what the process to get it made is:

Why is a ration card necessary for these schemes?
PM Ujjwala Yojana:

Ration card is a main document to avail the benefits of this scheme which provides free LPG gas connection to the women of the country.

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While applying under Ujjwala Yojana, it is mandatory to provide Aadhar card and bank account details along with a photocopy of the ration card to verify that no other member of the family is availing the benefits of the scheme and the names of all the members in the family are registered.

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY):

Ration card is also considered an important criterion for getting free treatment up to ₹5 lakh under the health insurance scheme.

In many cases, ration card is required to verify eligibility and family members, so that eligible families can easily get Ayushman card.

How to get a new ration card online?
If you don't have a ration card or need to add new members to your family, you can apply online from the comfort of your home:

First of all, visit the official website of the Food & Civil Supplies Department of your state.

Click on the option 'New Ration Card Apply' given on the homepage.

Register on the portal by entering your mobile number.

Fill in the correct information of all the family members, income details and other necessary details in the application form.

Scan and upload the required documents (like Aadhar card, photo of family members, bank passbook and income certificate) as asked.

Finally submit the form and keep the Reference / Acknowledgement Number received safe, so that you can check the status of your form.

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