How To Apply For Ration Card Online

Getting a Ration Card in Karnataka has become little easier now. Thanks to The Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, you can now apply for a Ration Card Online! That's a good news. Isn't it?

I had read the news long back. But Today I tried it. They have a decent interface and don't ask for too much information.

Here's how you do it:

1. Head to the website of  The Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Government of Karnataka (http://ahara.kar.nic.in/)
   



Apply For Ration Card Online

2. Click on the scrolling link with text Click here to apply for Ration Card - New or Using Surrender Certificate.  Click on the above image to see where to click.
3. Step 2 above opens a new window with a form. Choose your language (English/Kannada) to proceed.
4. Subsequent  requires you to fill in information about your full address, Ward number etc.
5. You will need to enter the R R Number. You can get it from your later electricity bill.
6. If you already have a ration card and want to split it, you will have to give the Ration Card number of the existing card.
7. Keep clicking on the 'next' button after filling every page, and submit at the end.
8. If you have filled all mandatory fields with valid data, the system will accept your application and generate a receipt.
9. Print this receipt. You will need it for future despondence, especially, your receipt number and Receipt Date.

Once you have submitted the application here, you can check the status of your online application by going to http://web1.kar.nic.in/fcslpg1/

I did this immediately after submitting and got the following response:

Your application no. 1234969 dated on 12/13/2011 2:22:00 PM has been received by the dept. Please wait for Food Inspector's visit plan.

So, I'm waiting for Food Inspector's visit!

If you don't have a ration card, go apply now and share your experience.