The Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the UIDAI as an identification Id to the resident of India.
Aadhaar Card also serves as a central repository where all the information related to the Aadhaar card holders is stored like property-owned details, address, biometrics, KYC details, etc.
You can also connect your Aadhar card with other documents like Ration Card, voter’s ID card, PAN Card, etc.
Here, in this article, we will discuss step-by-step instructions on how to link Aadhaar Card with Ration Card online and offline.
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How to Link Aadhaar Card with Ration Card Offline?
You can follow these steps to link your Aadhar Card with your ration card offline by visiting the Public Distribution System (PDS)-
- Collect all the documents mentioned below and take a xerox of the same
- Now, visit your nearest PDS along with the documents and submit the documents to the PDS
- To verify your Aadhaar Card, the PDS/Ration Shop representative will request your Fingerprint authentication
- You will be notified about the submission of the documents via SMS and the process has begun
- After that, you’ll receive another SMS informing the successful linking of your Aadhaar card with your Ration Card
How to Link Aadhaar Card with Ration Card Online?
To link your Aadhaar Card and Ration Card online, you can follow these step-by-step instructions-
- Visit the official state’s Public Distribution System (PDS) portal and select the “Link Aadhaar Card” option form
- Now, enter your Ration card number followed by entering the Aadhaar card number
- After entering these details, you’ll have to enter your registered mobile number and click on the continue option
- An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number which you’ll have to enter in the given field
- After entering the OTP, you will receive an SMS notifying the start of the linking process
- After successfully linking of Aadhaar card with your Ration Card, you’ll receive another SMS confirming the linking status of your Aadhaar card with your Ration Card
Documents Required for Linking Aadhaar card with Ration Card
The following are the documents required for linking an Aadhaar card with a Ration card-
- Aadhaar photocopies of all family members listed on the Ration Card
- Aadhaar photocopy of the family’s head
- Ration card photocopy with original card (for verification)
- Bank Passbook copy, if the bank account is not linked to the Aadhaar card
- A passport-sized photograph of the family’s head is required
FAQ
Yes, Government has made it mandatory for ration card holders to link their Aadhaar card with the Ration card to receive all the Government Benefits.
A priority ration card is a card given to families who meet certain eligibility criteria set by the state Government for special benefits. As per this card, each household is entitled to 5 KG of food grains for each family member.
No, you’ll not be able to link your Aadhaar card with your Ration card. To link, first link your mobile number with your bank, and Aadhaar card, and then start the linking process of your Aadhaar card and Ration card.
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