Haryana Ration Card Details

Ration cards are issued by state governments to Indian citizens residing in that particular state who cannot afford basic commodities. Ration cards enable families to access food grains at subsidised rates through the Public Distribution System (PDS).

Updated On - 05 May 2026
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In Haryana, the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department issues different types of ration cards based on a family's income and the number of members.

Purpose of Ration Card

The following are the purpose of ration cards:

  • A ration card provides financial benefit to the citizen with low income by allowing them to purchase food items at a subsidies rate.
  • These cards help in accessing various government schemes by serving both as identity and address proof.

Types of Ration Card Provided in Haryana

The Haryana government issues various types of ration cards, such as green, yellow, pink, and khaki and here are some of the types of ration cards:

  • Green cards are offered to people under the APL (Above Poverty Level) category.
  • Pink ration cards are issued to families who come under AAY category and are extremely poor who are not able to earn their livelihood.
  • Khaki ration cards are issued to families who come under OPH category.
  • Families whose annual income is less than Rs.10,000 and come under the BPL category will get a yellow ration card.

Benefits of Haryana Ration Card

The following is the list of benefits of Haryana ration card:

  • Offers ration at a subsidized rate from the fair price shops to the eligible beneficiaries.
  • Allows users to apply for the various government schemes run for the welfare of the people who come under BPL or AAY category.
  • A ration card can also be used as an identity proof.

BPL or AAY cards holders will get the ration card at subsidized rate mentioned below:

  • Priority Households (PHH): 5 kg food grains per person.
  • Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): 35 kg per person.


Eligibility Criteria for Haryana Ration Card

The following is the list of eligibility criteria for Haryana ration card:

  • Applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana
  • Applicant must not have an existing ration card
  • The eligible age of the applicant is above 18 years

Documents Required for Haryana Ration Card

The following is the list of documents required for Haryana ration card:

  • Passport Size Photo
  • Postal Address
  • Aadhar
  • Certificate of income
  • Identity Card
  • Mobile Number
  • Caste certificate 
  • Bank passbook 

How to Apply for New Ration Card in Haryana online? 

The steps to apply for a new ration card in Haryana are given below: 

Step 1: Visit the official Haryana Saral website.  

Step 2: Register by clicking on the “New User” option.  

Step 3: Next, select “Register Here” and enter your details.  

Step 4: Sign in by entering your login ID and password. 

Step 5: Once logged in, click on “Apply for Services”. 

Step 6: Next, select the “View all Available Services” option. 

Step 7: From the list, select “Issuance of Ration Card”. 

Step 8: Fill out the online form by providing all necessary information and upload all required documents. 

Step 9: Click on the “Submit” button.

Haryana Ration Card List 2026

You can check the Haryana ration card list 2026, by following the steps given below.

Step 1 - Visit the official website of the Food and Civil Supplies Department of Haryana.  

Step 2 - Select the 'PDS Portal' tab.

Step 3 - Once you click this, you will be taken to a new page. Here, select on the 'E-public distribution system' tab.  

Step 4 - You will be directed to a new window once you click on the 'E-PDS' tab. Hover over the 'report tab' and click it.  

Step 5 - After you select 'MIS & Report', select the ration card tab.  

Step 6 - Click on your required district from the list.

Step 7 - After you select your district, click on the AFSO for the region.

Step 8 - Now, you can look for your closest shop and the ration card list will appear.  

How to Download Haryana Ration Card?

The following are the steps to download Haryana Ration Card:

Step 1: Visit the official Haryana Saral website.  

Step 2: Register by clicking on the “New User” option.  

Step 3: Next, select “Register Here” and enter your details.  

Step 4: Sign in by entering your login ID and password. 

Step 5: Once logged in, click on “Apply for Services”. 

Step 6: Next, select the “View all Available Services” option. 

Sep 7: From the list, select “Issuance of Ration Card”. 

Step 8: Fill out the online form by providing all necessary information and upload all required documents. 

Step 9: Click on the “Submit” button. 

Haryana Ration Card Status Check 2026

The following are the steps to check the Haryana ration card status:

By Family ID

Here are the steps to check Haryana Ration Card status by family ID:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Food and Civil Supplies Department, Haryana (haryanafood.gov.in)

Step 2: Click on the ‘Status Check’ option on homepage

Step 3: Select Family ID category

Step 4: Enter your PPP Family ID

Step 5: Click on the Get Member Details option

Step 6: Application status will be displayed on the screen after completing the process

By Aadhar Card Number

The following are the steps to check Haryana Ration Card status by Aadhar Card number:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Food and Civil Supplies Department, Haryana (haryanafood.gov.in)

Step 2: Click on the ‘Status Check’ option

Step 3: Select ‘Aadhar Card Number’ category

Step 4: Enter the Aadhar Card Number

Step 5: Click on the ‘Get Member Details’ option

Step 6: Status will be displayed on the screen

By Mobile Number

The following are the steps to check Haryana Ration Card status by mobile number:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Food and Civil Supplies Department, Haryana

Step 2: Click on the ‘Status Check’ option

Step 3: Select the category ‘Mobile Number

Step 4: Enter your mobile number

Step 5: The status of your Haryana ration card will be displayed on the screen

How to Apply for a City Haryana Ration Card?

You can follow these steps and apply for the Haryana ration card

  • Visit the Food and Civil Supplies Department of Haryana portal
  • Click on the 'Anthayodhaya Saral' tab.
  • If you are applying for the first time, you should register by entering your name, mobile number, and e-mail id.
  • If you have already registered, you can enter your e-mail id and password and log in.

How to Check Ration Card Status Online?

Here are the steps to check Haryana ration card status online:

  • You can check the status of your ration card application by visiting the Haryana Saral Portal.
  • You can also check the status of your ration card application via SMS.
    • Type in SARAL < space > < Application ID/Ticket No. >
    • Send this msg to the number, 7738299899 for tracking your application.

Note: You should do this from the mobile number you provided when you registered for the ration card. 

Some Other Details About Haryana Ration Card

You can modify detail, add or delete members from your Haryana ration card and here are the steps to do so:

Modify Details

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Haryana 

Step 2: Search for the online ration card link which will open the portal of Saral Haryana 

Step 3: Use the login credentials to log into the portal 

Step 4: Click ‘Apply for service’ option 

Step 5: Search for the ‘Modify Member Details’ in Ration Card-related link 

Step 6: Fill in the details as required 

Step 7: Upload the necessary documents 

Step 8: Click on ‘Submit’ to process your request after reviewing the information 

Delete Members 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Haryana 

Step 2: Search for the online ration card link which will open the portal of Saral Haryana 

Step 3: Log into the portal using your credentials 

Step 4: Click ‘Apply for service’ option 

Step 5: Search for the Deletion of Member in Ration Card related link 

Step 6: Fill in the details as required 

Step 7: Upload the documents 

Step 8: Click on ‘Submit’ to process your request after reviewing the information 

Add Members 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Haryana Ration Card Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Haryana 

Step 2: Search for the online ration card link 

Step 3: The link will open the portal for Saral Haryana 

Step 4: Log into the portal using your credential 

Step 5: Click ‘Apply for service’ option 

Step 6: Search for the Ration card Member addition-related link 

Step 7: Fill in the required details 

Step 8: Upload the documents 

Step 9: Click on ‘Submit’ to process your request after reviewing the information 

Surrender Ration Card 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Haryana 

Step 2: Search for the online ration card link which will open the Saral Haryana portal 

Step 3: Enter the login credential to log into the portal 

Step 4: Click on ‘Apply for service’ option 

Step 5: Search for the Surrender of Ration card Application Form 

Step 6: Click on the issuance of surrender certificate related link 

Step 7: Fill in the required details 

Step 8: Upload the necessary documents 

Step 9: Click on ‘Submit’ to process your request after reviewing the information

How to add or Remove a Member from Ration card in Haryana? 

The process to add or remove a family member from your ration card in Haryana is as follows: 

  • To add a member 

Step 1: Visit the Saral Haryana portal 

Step 2: Select the “Apply for Services” Option. 

Step 3: Search for “Modify Member Details in Ration Card” and select it. 

Step 4: Enter the details of the new member. 

Step 5: Attach all required documents including a birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable) or an affidavit. 

Step 6: Review the application form and click on “Submit”. 

  • To remove a member 

Step 1: Visit the Saral Haryana portal. 

Step 2: Select the “Apply for Services” option. 

Step 3: Select the “Modify Member Details in Ration Card” services. 

Step 4: Enter the details of the member to be removed from the ration card. 

Step 5: Attach all required documents and click on “Submit”.

Helpline Numbers Under Haryana Ration Card

The helpline numbers under Haryana ration card for various ration card related issues and queries are mentioned below:

FAQs on Haryana Ration Card

  1. What are the benefits received by khaki ration card holders?

    Khaki ration card holders receive 5 kgs of wheat every month.

  2. What are the documents needed to apply for a ration card in Haryana?

    To apply for a ration card in Haryana, you need to submit the photocopies of documents like Aadhar Card, Gas Connection, previous electricity bills, PAN card, income certificate, caste certificate, bank passbook, and two passport size photographs.

  3. What are the eligibility criteria to apply for a Haryana ration card?

    You need to be the local resident of Haryana to apply for a Haryana ration card. And you must also not have an existing ration card.

  4. What is the time for processing a new ration card?

    It will take 15 days from the date of application for your new ration card to be processed.

  5. How can I apply for a Haryana ration card online?

    To apply for a ration card in Haryana, you need to visit the official Haryana Saral website.

  6. How many types of ration cards are there in Haryana?

    There are five types of ration cards like Below Poverty Line (BPL) ration card, Above Poverty Line (APL) ration card, Annapurna Yojana (AY) ration card, and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card.

  7. Is there a last date to apply for a ration card?

    No, as of now, the authority has not established any deadline for applying for an online application.

  8. Is it compulsory to have a ration card?

    No, a ration card is a voluntary document. It is not a mandatory document and one can apply for it as identity proof. The ration card will help a person to avail food grains at subsided prices.

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Annie Jangam

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