Ration Cards And Its Types In India

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Since, creation of National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 Ration Cards and its types has been changed. According to new regime Three types of ration cards are available in India. These are Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Priority Households (PHH) & Non-Priority Households (NPHH). Public Distribution System (PDS) is governed by NFSA act. In new regime oldest woman in family is Head of Family (HOF).

Types Of Ration Cards & Its Entitlement

Priority Households
(PHH)		Priority Households
(PHH)		Non-Priority Households
(NPHH)
75% Rural Population
50% Urban Population		75% Rural Population
50% Urban Population		25% Rural Population
50% Urban Population
Antyodaya Anna Yojana
(AAY)		Annapurna Yojana
(AY)		Non-Priority Households
(NPHH)
35Kg Food Grains/ AAY Household/ Month5Kg Food Grains/ AY Households/ Person/ MonthNo Subsidized Food Grains
Rs 1, Rs 2 & Rs 3 per Kg Coarse Food Grain, Wheat & Rice respectivelyRs 1, Rs 2 & Rs 3 per Kg Coarse Food Grain, Wheat & Rice respectivelyNo Subsidized Prices

Till now,

There are 1,90,24,874 AAY Ration Cads already issued. (7.74%)

There are 17,60,74,270 PHH Ration Cards already issued. (71.64%)

There are 5,07,30,026 NPHH Ration Cards already issued. (20.64%)

Beneficiary identification is matter under respective state governments. In new system tight grievance redress al mechanism is introduced. Whole system is made to be transparent.

In new regime government to aiming door step delivery mode. Ration cards made portable across all states in India.

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