Ration Card In Karnataka – Apply Online And Check Status On Ahara Karnataka

A ration card in Karnataka is an official document that allows the card holder to buy food grains and fuel at subsidized rates from the Karnataka State Government.

It may also be used as a form of identification when applying for a driver’s license, PAN card, domicile certificate or income certificate.

The 4 main types of Ahara Karnataka ration card are:

Annapurna Yojana (AY) Ration Card Karnataka: This is given to poor people over the age of 65 years and entitles them to receive 10kgs of food grain per month

Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card Karnataka: This is given to people with an annual income of less than Rs 15,000 to buy food grains at subsidized prices.

Priority House Hold (PHH) Ration Card Karnataka: This is given to people from rural households and entitles them to buy food grains at subsidized prices.

Non-Priority Categories (NPHH) Karnataka: This type of ration card does not entitle the cardholder to any state-government subsidy on food grains.

Any citizen who is a permanent resident of Karnataka can get a Karnataka ration card. However, not everyone who has a ration card is entitled to buy food grains at a subsidized price.

An Above Poverty Line (APL) ration card Karnataka certifies that the individual is above the state poverty line but still eligible to buy 10kg to 20kg food grains per month at a subsidized rate.

One of the key benefits of BPL ration card in Karnataka is that cardholders can buy goods at prices subsidized by the Karnataka state government. For example, rice and wheat are available to BPL ration cardholders for INR 3 and INR 2 per kg respectively.

The documents required while applying for a ration card in Karnataka are:
·  Address proof
·  Identity proof
·  Passport size photograph
·  Age proof
·  Certificate from the Pradhan or Ward Councilor
· Tenancy agreement in case applicant is a tenant
·  Income proof
The Aadhaar card and the Voter ID card can be used to prove identity, address and age

You can apply for a ration card in Karnataka online and offline. You can apply offline at a service kiosk in Karnataka One/ Bangalore One/ Janasnehi Kendra/ Private franchises/ Grama Panchayath or POS shops. You can also apply online at https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home

You do not need to download the Karnataka ration card application form. You can submit the form online for a new Ration card.

It’s very easy to understand how to get new ration card in Karnataka. You can apply for it online or offline. Check the below questions to know the steps to apply for a Karnataka ration card online.

Yes, you can apply for an online ration card in Karnataka. Applications can be submitted online at the Ahara Karnataka site. The steps for online application for ration card in Karnataka are:
Step 1: Visit https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home
Step 2: Click on e-Services
Step 3: Click on New Ration Card from the drop-down menu under the e-Ration card tab
Step 4: Select your language
Step 5: Select New Ration Card Request and choose the type of card being applied for.

Step 6: Enter your Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar account

Step 7: Authenticate your Aadhaar card by entering the OTP sent via SMS.
Or click on Fingerprint verification
With your biometric device linked to the computer, click on the Capture button and keep your thumb pressed on the biometric capture device
On successful authentication, all details such as name, date of birth, gender and photograph will be displayed.
Step 8: If all the Aadhaar details are correct, click on the Add button to generate an application number
Step 9: Select an address for the ration card

Step 10: Select your area of address and FPD shop. Click on Next Stage

Step 11: Select Family Head and click on Next Stage

Step 12: Click on Save
Step 13: Choose whether you want to withdraw rations and choose to have the ration card printed and posted to your address. Click on the Go button

Step 14: A specimen copy will be displayed on the screen. Click on Generate RC.

To apply for a BPL ration card in Karnataka, you must select the Priority Household Ration Card when applying for the ration card.
Step 1: Visit https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home
Step 2: Click on e-Services
Step 3: Click on New Ration Card from the e-Ration card menu
Step 4: Select New Ration Card Request and choose the PHH card.
Step 5: Enter your Aadhaar number and registered mobile number
Step 6: You will receive an OTP via SMS, Enter this to authenticate your Aadhaar card
Step 7: Click on the Add button and generate an application number
Step 8: Select your address for the ration card
Step 9: Select the area for your address and nearest FPD shop. Click on Next Stage
Step 10: Select Family Head and proceed to the Next Stage
Step 11: Select your preference to withdraw rations and choose the option to have the ration card printed and sent to your address.
Step 12: See the specimen copy and click on Generate RC.

The service for how to cancel BPL ration card in Karnataka online is not currently available on the Ahara Karnataka website. You will need to visit a ration card Seva Kendra to cancel your ration card of Karnataka. A ration card can be canceled by submitting an application along with your existing Ration Card

A Karnataka ration card number search on the Ahara Karnataka website will show you all the details of the ration card. The steps to do this are:
Step 1: Visit the Ahara Karnataka website: https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home
Step 2: Click on e-Services
Step 3: Click on the New/Existing RC Request Status option from the drop-down menu under the e-Status tab
Step 4: Choose the area where your Ration Card has been registered
Step 5: Click on the second option; Ration Card of Status
Step 6: Select verification without OTP
Step 7: Enter the RC number and click on Go
All the details of your ration card will be displayed on the next screen

You can check the status of ration card in Karnataka on the Ahara Karnataka website.
Step 1: Visit https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home and click on e-Services
Step 2: Click on e-Status and choose the New/Existing RC Request Status option
Step 3: A new page will be opened. Choose the area for which the Ration Card has been applied
Step 4: Click on the second option; Ration Card of Status

Step 5: Select your verification type, enter the RC number and click on Go

Step 6: Select the member name on the card and click on Go. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number. Enter the OTP to verify the details.

Step 7: The Ration Card details will be displayed. Scroll down and select View RC Details

You can use the Ahara Karnataka website for Karnataka ration card download. You can use the same process as followed to check the status of the Karnataka ration card download online. Check the above FAQ for detailed steps.

Once the Karnataka ration card download has been done, you can take a printout of the same. Check the below FAQ to know how to take a print out of your ration card.

If you’re wondering about how to take printout of ration card in Karnataka, you can do so online through the Ahara Karnataka website.
Step 1: Visit https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home and select e-Services
Step 2: Choose the New/Existing RC Request Status option from the drop-down menu under e-Status
Step 3: Choose the Ration Card registered area
Step 4: Select Ration Card of Status
Step 5: Select your verification preference, enter the RC number and click on Go
Step 6: Select the member for whom you want to print the Ration Card. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number. Enter this for verification.
Step 7: Scroll down past the details of the Ration Card of Karnataka details and select View RC Details
Step 8: Download and print the Ration Card

You cannot check your ration card status Karnataka by mobile number. You will need the Ration Card number.

You can view the Karnataka ration card list by locality on the Ahara Karnataka website.
Step 1: Visit https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home
Step 2: Click on e-Services
Step 3: Select Show Village List from the menu under e-Ration card

Step 4: Select your taluk, district, village and gram panchayat from the drop-down list and click on the Go button.

You will be able to see all the ration cards in Karnataka issued in that area.

You can complete the process for Karnataka ration card aadhar link online at the Ahara Karnataka website. Here’ what you need to do:
Step 1: Visit https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home and select e-Services
Step 2: Choose ‘Linking UID’ from the menu under the e-Ration Card tab
Step 3: A new page will open. Select the area where your card is registered.
Step 4: Select UID Linking for RC Members from the menu on the new page
Step 5: Enter your Aadhaar number. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number

Step 6: Enter the OTP and your RC number

If you’re looking for how to activate canceled ration card, you should know that the process needs to be done offline.
Step 1: Send an SMS with the following message to 9212357123 from your registered mobile number: RCREN<space><RATIONCARDNUMBER
Step 2: Note the Token number and security code as received via SMS
Step 3: Visit the nearest ration card Seva Kendra and get your biometric information authenticated.

At present to request for a Karnataka ration card address change, you will need to apply in person at the nearest Bio-photo center. Changes are possible as long as your existing Ration card is valid. Check the above FAQ to learn how to check the status of your Ration Card.
To request for a change in address:
Step 1: Visit the nearest Bio Photo center
Step 2: Prove your current address with the recent electricity bill or any valid reference document. Get the new address details updated and collect the computer-generated acknowledgment
Step 3: Return your existing Ration Card and collect the updated Ration Card. The new ration card will be issued only after matching the fingerprint biometric with that of the head of the family.

You cannot currently get your ration card transfer online. Karnataka has a number of ration card Seva Kendras. You will need to visit one of them to get your ration card of Karnataka transferred from one area to the other.

If your ration card was issued before 2010, you will need to renew your ration card. The steps for Karnataka ration card renewal are:

Step 1: SMS RCREN<space><RATIONCARDNUMBER to 9212357123 and note the Token number and security code
Step 2: Visit the nearest ration card Seva Kendra and submit your biometrics. A fee of Rs 50 is payable.

There is no official Karnataka ration card app but you can apply for a ration card online at https://ahara.kar.nic.in/Home/EServices

The toll-free Ahara Karnataka customer care number is 1967