The Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) enabled an AP Ration Card Scheme to provide food to the state's poor residents. This blog covers all the details about the application process, benefits and the eligibility criteria.
The AP Ration Card Scheme benefits those who struggle daily to feed themselves and their families. This scheme provides food to underprivileged people at a subsidized rate. The AP Ration Card can also be used as official ID proof by the residents of AP in epos.ap.gov.in
Vakilsearch has actively joined hands with the Government on its mission to offer relief to the poor by helping people fill out various forms and other legal matters. Connect with Vakilsearch in case of any issues related to the AP Ration Card status.
Overview
The AP Ration Card Scheme has been initiated to provide food supplies at subsidized rates to poor and financially weak people. This scheme comprises a public authority plan that can be acquired using the AP Rice Card. The following table gives a brief snapshot of the AP Ration Card:
| Name of Scheme | AP Ration Card |
| Introduced By | Andhra Pradesh Government |
| Year | 2023 |
| Beneficiaries | Residents of AP |
| Application Procedure | Online |
| Goal | Distribution of ration cards to the residents of AP |
| Benefits | Ration availability at subsidised rates |
| Category | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
Under this scheme, food items are subsidised to the poor and needy. Here’s a list of the prices of the food items that offer to the poor:
| Commodity | Quantity Distributed per month | Price for Consumers (Per kg) |
| Rice to AAY | 35 kg for each card | ‘₹’1.00/- |
| Rice to Annapurna Card | 10 kg per card | Zero cost |
| Rice for priority/white card | 5 kg per unit in ration card | —– |
| Half kg per ANP and the WAP/PHH card | 10.00 for half kg | —- |
| Sugar | 1 kg per AAY card | ‘₹’13.50/- |
| Red gram dal | 2 kg for each BPL card | ‘₹’.40.00/- |
| Wheat flour | 1 kg for each BPL card | ‘₹’16.50/- |
| Ragi (Bajra) (ATP and CTR Districts) | Up to 3 kgs per card | ‘₹’1.00/- |
| Jowar | Up to 2 kg for each card | ‘₹’1.00/- |
Beneficiaries Under the Scheme @epos.ap.gov.in
The AP government prepares the AP ration card list of all the beneficiaries that come under this scheme. The government is now in the process of issuing new cards to those who have lost their cards. Here are some steps to check the list:
- Log on to the AP Food Department official website, https://aepos.ap.gov.in/ePos/
- Choose your district and then select your Mandal.
- The list will be automatically exported to your MS Excel Software Program. Open this Excel sheet to see the list.
Note: You can also see the ration card details in AP using an Electronic-PDS(EPDS AP). On the EPDS AP, you can check the details, card list, and price of food items and file complaints. The AP Ration Card scheme is very beneficial to the residents of AP, and we recommend that you connect with Vakilsearch for any help related to the scheme.
Eligibility Under The Scheme
If you are an Indian citizen living in AP, it is very easy to apply for the AP Ration Card. The deciding factor to avail of this card will be your monthly income.
| Particulars | Income |
| Urban area individuals | Less than ₹ 10000 Monthly |
| Rural area individuals | Less than ₹ 12000 Monthly |
AP Ration Card Apply – Online Procedure
- Log on to ap.meeseva.gov.in and click on “New Registration.
- An application form is displayed where you need to enter all the required details.
- An applicant also has to create a Login with a unique ID and password to keep track of the AP ration card status.
- After filling out the form, you must upload the documents
- Check if all the details specified in the form are correct.
- Click Submit.
- The screen displays a reference number that helps you check the ration card’s status.
Documents Required to Apply epos.ap.gov.in AP Ration Card
The following documents are required while applying for the AP ration card for the validation of the card:
- Address proof
- Identity proof
- Income proof
- Passport-size photographs of the applicant.
AP Ration Card Status Check
Once you apply for the ration card either online or offline, you need to wait for a few days to receive your AP Ration Card. You can check the AP Ration Card status by following the steps below:
- Log on to spandana.ap.gov.in.
- Specify your ration card number or your Aadhaar card number.
- The AP Ration Card status will be displayed.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) is a national scheme, implemented across India including the state of Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, eligible beneficiaries can avail the benefits of the scheme by holding a ration card issued by the state government.
The ration card serves as proof of identity and residence and is necessary for availing subsidies and benefits under the PM-AASHA scheme. The eligibility criteria for the Andra Pradesh ration card are quite simple, and the process for applying for this is also very easy.
You can check the Vakilsearch website to keep yourself updated with all government-related schemes so that you never miss a chance of benefiting from such schemes.
FAQs
What are the rules for applying for the AP Ration Card Scheme?
The income of those residing in rural areas should be below ₹ 10,000 per month, and for those residing in urban areas should be below ₹ 12,000 per month.
How does the distribution of wheat and rice happen?
The family ration card is issued based on house-to-house enumeration details of families. One Unit each day is allowed for a non-adult, and two units each day are allowed for adults.
What does 1 unit mean in an AP Ration Card?
One unit ratio means 1 Kg.
How is this ration card useful?
A ration Card is a basic document for purchasing rationed items under Targeted Public Distribution System. The TSO or Taluk Supply Officer issues ration cards and makes food grains available for distribution through Fair Price Shops(FPS ).
