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Epds Telangana New Ration Card list Online check 2025 – Food Security Card (Fsc) search, Encumbrance Certificate

Epds Telangana New Ration Card list Online check 2025 – Food Security Card (Fsc) search, Encumbrance Certificate

To give people access to food grains and other essential commodities at subsidised rates through the Public Distribution System (PDS), the Telangana Ration Card is an essential government-issued document that enables citizens, particularly those from economically weaker sections. It is issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies of Telangana.

For especially those categorized under the Below Poverty Line (BPL), the ration card plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and providing economic relief to families. The ration card also serves as a valid proof of identity for various verification processes, in addition to facilitating access to subsidised food items like pulses and cereals.

Covering its types, eligibility criteria, and the step-by-step procedure to apply, check the ration card list, and track application status, this article offers comprehensive information about the Telangana ration card,

Telangana Ration Card :

Aspect Details
Purpose Provides access to subsidized food grains and essential commodities under the Public Distribution System (PDS)
Issued By Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies, Telangana
Target Beneficiaries Economically weaker sections, especially Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
Types of Ration Cards Food Security Cards (FSC)
Priority Household (PPH) Cards
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Cards
Benefits Subsidized food items like pulses, cereals, and other essential commodities
Valid proof of identity
Eligibility Resident of Telangana
Income and assets below prescribed threshold for BPL and AAY cards
New couples and individuals who don’t have existing ration cards
Application Process Apply through MeeSeva portal
Submit necessary documents (Aadhaar, income proof, etc.)
Application Status Check Check through EPDS Telangana website using ration card number or application number
Helpline Numbers NFSA Helpline: 1967, 040-23324614, 040-23324615
Consumer Helpline: 180042500333, 040-23336112
Proof of Identity Ration card serves as a valid document for identity verification in various processes

 

Eligibility Criteria: Telangana Ration Card

To qualify for a ration card in Telangana, applicants must:

  • A permanent resident of Telangana.

  • Should not hold any existing Food Security Card (FSC) or other ration card.

  • As defined for BPL and AAY categories, must meet the income and asset thresholds .

  • Eligible if currently holding a temporary or expired ration card.

  • applying for a fresh card, includes newly married couples.

Documents Required 

Candidates should submit the following documents:

  • Proof of address : Rental agreement, Utility bills, etc.

  • Identity proof : other valid ID, or Aadhaar card.

  • Passport-size photographs of the all family members.

  • Income certificate issued by a registered authority.

  • Residence certificate which confirms about domicile in Telangana.

  • Latest copy of a bank passbook.

Ration Cards in Telangana :

Type of Ration Card Target Group Benefits Provided Issued Under
Food Security Card (FSC) Families with stable /moderate income Access to subsidised food grains and essential commodities Telangana State PDS
Priority House Hold (PPH) Card Eligible families from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category Subsidised food grains and essentials under NFSA National Food Security Act, 2013
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Card Poorest of the poor: elderly, disabled, low-income jobs Higher allocation of food grains at highly subsidised rates (e.g., rice, wheat, etc.) National Food Security Act, 2013

Application Process for a Ration Card in Telangana

Applicants can apply for a new ration card by visiting the MeeSeva portal:

  • Visit the official MeeSeva portal.

  • Now click on the ‘Downloads’ tab and select ‘Application Forms’.

  • Choose the option ‘Civil Supplies’, then click ‘Application for New Food Security Card’.

  • You can now download and print the application form.

  • Enter all the required personal details, family details, and address information.

  • Attach the scanned copies of all the necessary documents according to the checklist.

  • At the nearest MeeSeva Centre, submit the form along with applicable fees.

  • Note: As proof of submission, always collect the acknowledgement slip.

Checking Telangana Ration Card List 2025

 Follow these steps, to verify if your name appears in the Telangana Ration Card List 2025:

  • Go to the official EPDS Telangana website.

  • Now select your District Name, Office Name, and Shop Number.

  • A comprehensive list of all the ration cards along with reference numbers are displayed on the screen.

How to Check Ration Card Status ?

To check your Telangana ration card status, Follow these steps :

  • Go to the official EPDS Telangana website.

  • Search for the ‘FSC Search’ option and click on it on the homepage.

  • Under the ‘Ration Card Search’ option, click on ‘FSC Search’.

  • To check the status, use one of the following details :

    • FSC Reference Number

    • Ration Card Number

    • Old Ration Card Number

  • Fill in all the required details, select your district, and click ‘Search’.

  • Now the current status of your ration card will appear on the screen.

Check Ration Card Application Status

Follow these steps, to check your ration card application status :

  • Go to the official EPDS Telangana website.

  • Click on the ‘FSC Search’ option on the homepage.

  • Go to the ‘Ration Card Search’, click on ‘FSC Application Search’.

  • Now select your district and either your MeeSeva number or Application number.

  • Enter your MeeSeva or Application number and click ‘Search’.

  • Finally your ration card application status will be displayed.

Downloading Ration Card 

As an e-Ration Card from the DigiLocker platform, citizens can download their ration card :

  • Go to the official DigiLocker website.

  • If you have an account, simply log in. Or if you are a new user, sign up with your name, mobile number, and date of birth, and confirm via OTP. .

  • Type ‘Food and Civil Supplies Department, Telangana’ in the search bar and click ‘Search’, after logging in.

  • Go to the ‘Food and Civil Supplies Department, Telangana’ tab and click on it, then select ‘Ration Card’.

  • Fill in your ration card number and district. Click ‘Get Document’ to view your card.

  •  Click the download icon to save it. Your e-Ration Card will now appear under the ‘Issued Documents’ section. This digital version serves as the official equivalent to the physical ration card and is valid.

Adding/ Removing Names from Ration Card 

1) Name Addition

Follow these steps, to add a name to your ration card,  :

  • Go to the MeeSeva portal.

  •  Select ‘Application Forms, under the ‘Downloads’ tab’.

  • Choose the ‘Civil Supplies’ tab and then click ‘Corrections in Food Security Card’.

  • Download and print your application form.

  • Enter the form with accurate details.

  • Attach scanned copies of the documents such as Aadhaar card, birth certificate, marriage certificate and a recent passport-sized photograph.

  • At your nearest MeeSeva centre, submit the completed form along with the necessary documents .

2) Name Removal

Follow these steps, to remove a name from your ration card :

  • Go to your nearest MeeSeva centre to request the form for removing a family member from the ration card.

  • Fill the form with accurate details.

  • Attach scanned copies of the documents and a recent passport-sized photograph.

  • At the MeeSeva centre, submit the form, photograph, and supporting proof of the member whose name needs to be removed .

Telangana Ration Card Helpline Numbers

Citizens can Contact the following helplines, for assistance with ration card-related queries :

  • NFSA Helpline: 1967, 040-23324614, 040-23324615

  • Consumer Helpline: 180042500333, 040-23336112, 040-23336114, 040-23336115

  • MeeSeva Helpline: 1100, 18004251110

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