WELFARECENTRAL VERIFIED 2025-04-05
NFSA Ration Card
Subsidised foodgrains under the National Food Security Act — AAY, PHH, and state-priority categories.
What it is
Under NFSA, eligible households receive 5 kg foodgrains per person per month (35 kg per AAY household) at ₹1-3 per kg through Fair Price Shops.
Who qualifies
- 01Household priority status as per state criteria
- 02Resident of issuing state
- 03Not holding ration card in another state
Documents you'll need
- §Aadhaar of all members
- §Proof of residence
- §Income / caste certificate as per state
Common reasons applications are rejected
- Duplicate Aadhaar across states
- Income above state PHH ceiling
How to apply
- 01Visit nfsa.gov.in and create an account using your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
- 02Complete e-KYC and fill the application form with personal and bank details.
- 03Upload the documents listed above (scanned, under 2MB each, PDF or JPG).
- 04Submit and note the acknowledgement number for status tracking.