How to apply Ration Card in Assam | Check Assam Rashan Card status
Assam is one of the states in India. The ration card is the right of a permanent Indian citizen/ an old citizen of Assam provided by the Indian government to buy essential commodities at reasonable price for people those who are earning below 1 lakh in a year. The eligibility is vary from one state to another state. Eligible citizen can apply for ration card in Assam. Check below more details on how to apply ration card in Assam and to check Assam ration card status.
Assam Ration card - District wise
Assam Ration Card Customer Care Number
| Assam Ration Card department | Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs Department |
| Assam Ration Card helpline Number | Toll Free: 18003453611 and Helpline Number-1967 |
| Assam Ration Card Schemes | ANNAPURNA [Annapurna] Antyodaya Anna Yojana [AAY] Priority Household (NFSA) [PHH] |
| Assam state officer phone number | 18003453611 |
| Assam state offer email id | directorfcsca-as[at]assam[dot]gov[dot]in and dtefcscaassam[at]gmail[dot]co |
How to apply ration card in Assam
People those are eligible can apply by submiting the required documents mentioned below. If you come across any issue or if you have query then you may approach through helpline number.
Types of Ration Card
| Types of Cards | Colour | Income of Family Per Annum | Amount of Rice Issued Per Month(in Kg.) | Rate Per Kg(in Rs per Kg) |
| AAY | Multicolored Cover pages | Below Rs 1 Lakh /-3 | 5 kg/Card | 3 |
| PRIORITY HOUSEHOLD | Multicolored Cover pages | Below Rs 1 Lakh | 5 kg / member of the family | 3 |
Who is eligible for applying for the issuance of a Ration Card in Assam?
1.The person having no ration card
2.Duplicate Ration Card
3.The person having ration card at the previous place
4. After Marriage entry to be made in the ration card
5. In case of birth of child
Where to apply for issuance of Ration Card?
The application for obtaining a ration card should be made to the FCS & CA authority of the District/Sub-Division(C)
Required Documents for New Ration Card
- a. Detailed particulars of family members
- b. Copies of birth certificates of minor members(Below 10 years in age)
- c. Certified copy of relevant page of Voter List
- d. Copy of Tax Pay / Land Revenue Pay receipt
- e. Surrender certificate of Ration Card/Family Identity holding or non-availability certificate from the FCS&CA authority where the applicant was previously resided.
- f. Address Proof (attested copy of PAN Card /Driving License / Bank Passbook / Post Office Passbook /Municipal Holding receipt / Electricity Bill / Telephone Bill)
Required Documents for Duplicate Ration Card
- a. Self Declaration
- b. Police report
Required Documents for Separate Ration Card
- a. Surrender Certificate(s) in original
- b. Parental Ration Cards in original
- c. Self Declaration
- d. Certificate From Village Head/Gaon Panchayat president/Ward Commissioner
- e.No Objection Certificate by Head of Family of Parental Ration Card for inclusion of additional members (Attested Copies)
- f. Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / X Pass Certificate / declared / other)
- g. Proof of Residence
- h. Photo Identity / Election / PAN / Driving license card / Passport
Required Documents for Inclusion / Deletion / Surrender
- a. Original Ration Card
- b. Local Certificate / Election Card / PAN / Driving license / Passport
- c. Proof of Date of Birth(Birth Certificate/X Pass Certificate/declared/other)
- d. Surrender Certificate in original (for inclusion, if any)
- e. Death Certificate in case of death of a member
Required Documents for Change of Head of Family
- a. Original Ration Card
- b. Death Certificate in case of death of Head of Family
- c. No Objection Certificate
Required Documents for Child to Adult Conversion
- a. Original Ration Card
- b. Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / X Pass Certificate / as declared / other)
Required Documents for Change of FPS and / or Residential Address
- a. Original Ration Card
- b. Photo Identity / Election Identity Card / PAN / Driving license / Passport
Documents requrired for ration card in Assam
Head office: Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department Bhangagarh, Guwahati-781005, Assam
Toll free number: 1. 18003453611 and 2. 1967 (BSNL only)
Website: https://pds.assam.gov.in/
Check Assam Ration card Important:
- View Ration Card details
- District wise Ration Card details in Assam
- List of Fair Price Shops in Assam
Download Assam Ration card applications:
Assam state deatils
| Assam population | 31205576 |
| Assam Area | 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi) |
| Assam Capital city | Dispur |
| Assam state language | Assamese |
| List of Ration shops in Assam | 37414 |
| Ration cards issued in Assam | 58,63,213 |
Ration price scheme in Assam
| Types of Cards | Colour | Income of Family Per Annum | Amount of Rice Issued Per Month(in Kg.) | Rate Per Kg(in Rs per Kg) |
| AAY | Multicolored Cover pages | Below Rs 1 Lakh /- | 35 kg/Card | 3 |
| PRIORITY HOUSEHOLD | Multicolored Cover pages | Below Rs 1 Lakh | 5 kg / member of the family | 3 |