Ration card damaged or lost? Now download a digital copy in minutes from the comfort of your home.

Ration Card: If your ration card is lost or damaged, you can now download a digital version using your smartphone without leaving your home. Let’s look at the easy way to download the e-ration card and understand its benefits.

Digital Ration Card: People often lose or damage their ration cards, which can be a source of stress. If your ration card is missing, you no longer need to make repeated visits to government offices to get a new one. You can now download a digital ration card using your smartphone from the comfort of your home.

Thanks to the government's digital services, obtaining an e-copy of your ration card has become much faster and easier than before. This digital copy is fully valid and can be used as an identity proof or to collect rations at the ration shop whenever needed. Here is how you can easily get it.

Get a digital copy via the 'Mera Ration' App.

Install the 'Mera Ration' app from the Google Play Store.
Select your preferred language and log in using your Aadhaar number and OTP.
Set an MPIN to secure your ration card details.
Once logged in, you will see your ration card information.
Click on the download option to save the PDF file to your mobile.

How to download the ration card via DigiLocker

First, download the DigiLocker app from the Google Play Store on your phone.
Log in using the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar and the OTP.
Search for "Ration Card" within the app.
Select the option for your state's Department of Food and Civil Supplies.
Enter your ration card number or Aadhaar number.
Click on "Get Document," and your digital ration card will be downloaded.

You can also download it from your state's PDS portal.

Visit the official website of your state's Department of Food and Supplies.
Click on the link related to ration card details.
Enter details regarding your district, block, panchayat, or ward. Search using the ration card number or the name of the head of the family.
Once the ration card appears on the screen, you can download or print it.

What are the benefits of a digital ration card?

There is no risk of the card getting lost or damaged.
It can be accessed on your mobile at any time and shown immediately when needed.
According to government records, all ration card updates are now received via mobile.
There is no need to carry physical documents.