How to get Ration Card in Bihar?

A ration card is an official document issued by the government, typically to its citizens, that entitles them to purchase essential commodities such as food grains, cooking oil, sugar, and kerosene at subsidized rates from government-approved retail outlets or fair price shops.

The primary purpose of a ration card is to ensure food security and provide a means of distributing essential food items to low-income and economically disadvantaged households at affordable prices.

Documents Required to Apply for a New Ration Card in Bihar

Following documents are required to apply for a New Ration Card in Bihar.

• Family Photo

• Signature of the Applicant

• Copy of first page of Bank Passbook , 

• Residential Proof

• Aadhar Card of each family member

• Income certificate 

• Disability certificate and caste certificate (if applicable).

How to Register for a New Ration Card in Bihar?

Follow the below steps to register for a New Ration Card in Bihar.

• Visit the Jan Vitran Ann Online Ration Portal.

• Click on Login.

• If you don’t have an account, a pop up will appear on your screen asking you to register on the portal. Click on ‘OK’.

• You will be directed to register on the ‘Jan Vitran Ann Online Ration Portal’.

• Enter your details like aadhar number, district, pincode etc. 

• Click on Submit. 

How to Apply for a New Ration Card in Bihar?

Follow the below steps to apply for a New Ration Card in Bihar.

• Visit the ‘Jan Vitran Ann Online Ration Portal’.

• Click on Login.

• Login using your Login id and password.

• A dashboard screen will open.

• Click on ‘New Apply’ under ‘Apply’.

• If you belong to the rural area, select ‘Rural’ and if you belong to the urban area, select ‘urban’.

• An Applicant form for New Ration Card will open on your screen.

• Fill all the required details carefully.

• After submitting the applicant form, fill the ‘Applicant Member Form’. 

• Here, add the number of family members and add their details separately. 

• After adding all the family members, click on ‘Go for Upload Document

• A screen to Upload Documents will open. 

• Upload the required documents.

• Click on ‘Final Submission’.

• Check all the details from the form and click on ‘Final Submit’. 

How to Track Status of a New Ration Card in Bihar?

Follow the below steps to track status of a New Ration Card in Bihar.

• Visit the ‘Jan Vitran Ann Online Ration Portal’.

• Click on Login.

• Login using your login id and password.

• A dashboard screen will open.

• Click on ‘Track Application Status’ under ‘Apply’.

• Enter your Application number and check status. 

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

• Jan Vitran Ann Online Ration Portal
• RCMS User Manual