Before the ration card is canceled, know the important rules to get free ration in UP

What is the free ration scheme?

Free Ration Scheme is an ambitious scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government. Its aim is to provide food grains to the poor and needy people for free. Under this scheme, the following materials are given free of cost to the eligible beneficiaries:

• Cereals (wheat or rice)
• Gram
• Edible Oil
• Salt

This scheme was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its aim was to help poor families affected due to the lockdown. Seeing the success of the scheme, the government has decided to extend it further.

Who are the beneficiaries of the Free Ration Scheme?

The following categories of people can avail the benefits under the Free Ration Scheme:

1. Antyodaya Ration Card Holders: These are the poorest families.
2. Eligible Household Ration Card Holders: These are the families that are below or around the poverty line.

Please note that to avail the benefits of this scheme it is mandatory to have a valid ration card.

When will we get free ration?

Free ration is distributed every month in Uttar Pradesh. Usually ration distribution starts in the first week of the month. But the exact date may vary in different districts.

Before taking ration, contact your nearest ration shop or get information through SMS on your mobile.

What do you get in free ration?

The following items are given to the beneficiaries under the Free Ration Scheme:

1. Grain: 5 kg per unit (wheat or rice)
2. Gram: 1 kg per card
3. Edible Oil: 1 litre per card
4. Salt: 1 kg per card

Note that the quantity of ration may vary according to the number of family members.

Types of Ration Card

There are mainly three types of ration cards in Uttar Pradesh:

1. Antyodaya Ration Card (Yellow): It is given to the poorest families.
2. Eligible Household Ration Card (Pink): This is given to families living below or near the poverty line.
3. General Ration Card (White): This is given to other families.

Only the first two types of cardholders are eligible to avail the benefit of the free ration scheme.

How to get a ration card made?

If you do not have a ration card and you are eligible, you can get a ration card in the following way:

1. Visit your nearest ration office or e-service center.
2. Fill the application form for ration card.
3. Submit the required documents (Identity Card, Address Proof, Income Proof etc.).
4. Submit the form and get the receipt.
5. You will get the ration card after the verification process.

You can also apply for ration card online. For this, visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh government.

How to update ration card?

If any information in your ration card is incorrect or you want to make any changes, you can update it in the following way:

1. Visit the Ration Office or E-Seva Kendra.
2. Fill out the update form.
3. Submit the required documents.
4. Submit the form and get the receipt.

You can also update your ration card online. For this, go to the government website and follow the instructions.

Reasons for cancellation of ration card

Ration card can be cancelled under certain circumstances. The main reasons are:

• giving wrong information
• having double ration card
• having income above the income limit
• Not taking ration for a long time
• Death or relocation

If your ration card is cancelled and you are eligible, you can apply again.

Important things related to free ration scheme

1. Ration pickup time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2. Aadhar Link: It is mandatory to link ration card with Aadhar
3. Complaint: For any issue call toll free number 1967 or 14445
4. Mobile App: You can also get information by downloading the UP Ration Card app
5. E-POS Machine: Ration distribution is done through E-POS machine

Importance of Free Ration Scheme

The free ration scheme has proved to be a boon for the poor and needy people of Uttar Pradesh. There are many benefits of this scheme:

1. Food security: Poor families get enough food.
2. Financial help: Free ration helps families save money.
3. Nutrition: Quality food improves people’s health.
4. Social Security: Poor people feel the benefit of government help.
5. Self-reliance: Without having to worry about rations, people can focus on other work.

Challenges of Free Ration Scheme

Even though the free ration scheme is very beneficial, there are still some challenges in it:

1. Distribution system: Sometimes ration shops get crowded.
2. Quality: In some places there are complaints about the quality of ration.
3. Corruption: In some cases ration is black marketed.
4. Awareness: Many people do not have complete information about the scheme.
5. Technical Problems: Sometimes the e-POS machine malfunctions.

Future of free ration scheme

The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the free ration scheme till December 2023. It is not yet clear what will happen after that. But given the success of the scheme, it is likely that it will be continued further.

The government plans to make further improvements to the scheme. This may include:

• Digital Ration Card
• Ration booking through mobile app
• Improve quality control
• Modernization of distribution system

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only. Although we have tried to provide accurate information, government rules and policies may change. Please visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh government or the nearest ration office for the latest and official information. The author or the website will not be responsible for any action taken based on the information given in this article.