Digital Bharat is a great initiative by the Government of India. This initiative has been running for a while and has helped the nation connect and develop to great heights. The process has converted all the paperwork and manual labour into digital forms and servers. We now have Digilocker, which works as a digital safe for storing all our important documents.
The two documents that hold the most credibility are the Aadhar and Ration cards. Though most of us know that we can download an e-copy of our Aadhar, can we do the same with Ration cards? In this article, we will learn to download your Ration Card online.
Where to Look For Online Ration Card
We all know UIDAI is the official website for Aadhar-related queries and solutions. However, in the case of a Ration card, there are multiple websites that allow you to download your Ration card. Since ration cards are region-centric, there are different websites for each state. In this article I will be downloading one from Uttar Pradesh. I will be sharing one method in which you can download ration cards from any state using this single platform.
Downloading Ration Card From U.P
To download any E-ration card from the region of Uttar Pradesh, you have to visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Food and Logistics. Once you have visited the website, follow these simple steps.
1. Click on Ration Card Application Status.
2. Then in the next window enter your Ration Card ID and the captcha code.
3. Once done click on OTP for Application Status, and enter the OTP recieved on the registered number.
4. After this you will land on the page with all your details and to download your e ration card. Click on the printer icon on top right.
5. Your Ration card will be downloaded.
Using DigiLocker To Download Ration Card
DigiLocker is a safespace to carry all your documents. From DL to Aadhar and even ration cards. You only need to link these documents once and they can be directly accesed from the DigiLocker app. To do this follow the steps mentioned below.
1. Install and Open the DigiLocker app.
2. Sign-Up using your Aadhar details. If you already have an account then sign in.
3. Scroll down and click on Explore more. Then choose the state you are living in.
4. Once done , from the list of given documents click on Ration Card.
5. Fill-in all the details and the captcha. Afterthat click on Get Document.
6. After your Ration card is linked with DigiLocker , you can download it directly from there anytime.
7. Simply tap on the Blue Arrow on the bottom right of your screen.
The Mera Ration 2.0 App
The Mera Ration 2.0 app is offical application which you can use to download Ration card from any region of India. This app allows any of your family member who is registered in the Ration card(your aadhar must be registered beforehand). Once you launch the application , you will need to enter your Aadhar card and captha. Enter the OTP recieved on your number registered with Aadhar.
You will land on the homepage, with all the details of your Ration card. Click on the Download for saving the pdf of your Ration card. You can also add details of your family members or edit them as well.
FAQs
Q. Can I download Ration card online?
Yes. You can download an e-copy of your ration card if anything happens to the original copy. You can use Mera Ration 2.0 app for that. A detailed guide for the same is attached in the article above.
Q. How can I download an online copy of my Ration card on my phone?
You can use DigiLocker to download your Ration card and any document. Simply link your ration card with your DigiLocker and you can access it anytime. A step-by-step guide is attached in the article above.
Wrapping Up
In this article we have discussed the best ways you can download your e-copy of Ration card on your phone. Ration cards are an important document and since they have been in circulation for years there is a very high probability that yours is torn or wore down. With apps like Mera Ration 2.0 or DigiLocker you can get an e-copy for the same and keep it safely with you. For more such useful reads follow GadgetsToUse.
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