WBPDS: Apply & Download E-Ration West Bengal Digital Ration Card

West Bengal Ration Card Dealership Eligibility

All those citizens of West Bengal who want to apply for ration dealership can apply through the official website. In order to get the dealership following conditions are required to be fulfilled:-

• Applicants should have adequate space in order to load and unload the stocks
• The facility of computer for capturing details of ration card holders, allotment, lifting, distribution, etc should be available
• The applicant should know reading and write the local language
• Availability of a sufficient warehouse is mandatory in order to store all the materials and groceries
• The dealer is also required to submit the land conversion certificate to shop-cum-godown in the applicant’s possession
• If the godown is hired then the details like lease, rental/lease agreement are required to be submitted

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to avail of the benefits of the new WBPDS scheme, the applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria as finalized by the concerned authorities:-

• First, the applicant must be a legal and permanent resident of West Bengal State.
• The applicant must not possess a ration card.
• The applicant who has applied for a temporary ration card and his or her ration card is expired then or can apply for the new ration card under the scheme.
• Newlyweds can also apply for new ration cards under the scheme.

Documents Required

The following documents are required if you are applying for the digital ration card in the West Bengal State:-

• Mobile number for validation.
• Aadhaar Card for identification.
• Voter Id/ EPIC  for identification.
• PAN Card
• Email ID
• Old ration card (as applicable)
• Age proof

WB Digital Ration Card Application Process OFFLINE

To apply for the West Bengal digital ration card through the offline mode, the applicant must follow the following application steps as finalized by the concerned authorities:-

• First, download the ration card forms by clicking on the link given here-
  • Form X for Non-Subsidised Ration Card or Conversion to Non-Subsidised Ration Card (Rural Area)

• Form X for Non-Subsidised Ration Card or Conversion to Non-Subsidised Ration Card (Urban Area)
• After you have successfully downloaded the form, fill in the form with the required details
• Attach the important documents.
• Submit it to the office of the concerned rationing officer, inspector, or Food Supply officer.

 Digital Ration Card Application Process ONLINE

To submit your Ration card application via online mode, you can follow the simple steps given below:-

• First, visit the official website given here
• On the homepage, click on “Click here to apply” for Non- Subsidized Ration or Conversion to Non-Subsidized Ration Card
• Enter your mobile number.
• Click on the GET OTP option  
• Enter the OTP
• Click on the VALIDATE tab to validate the number.
• Select your option.
• Fill in the application form.
• Click on the SHOW MEMBER button.
• The details will appear.
• By clicking on the Add Another Member tab, applicants can add the details of other family members.
• Finally, click on the SAVE AND VIEW APPLICATION tab.
• Verify the details.
• Click on the SUBMIT button.
• The application number will be generated.
• Keep it safe for future use.

Procedure To Apply For West Bengal Ration Card Dealership

• First of all, go to the official website of WPDS
• The home page will open before you
• On the homepage, you are required to click on e citizen
• Now you are required to click on the WB ration dealership application form
• The application form will be downloaded to your device
• You have to take the printout of this form
• After that, you have to fill all the required details in the form like
  • Name
  • Mobile number
  • Email id
  • Father’s name
  • Place of vacancy
  • Residential address
  • Mobile number
  • Self-help group or cooperative society or semi-government body status
  • Date of birth of the applicant
  • Educational qualification
  • Caste certificate
  • Location of proposed godowns
  • Address details of godown
  • Size and measurement of godown
  • Nature of possession of godown
  • Storage capacity of godown
  • The character of the land
  • Prior experience in business
  • The present profession of the applicant
  • Application fees details etc
• Now you have to read all the terms and conditions present at the bottom of the form
• You have to attach all the required documents to the form
• After that, you have to verify all the details
• Now you have to submit the form to the concerned executive for scrutiny

Procedure To Add Member In The Family

• First of all, you have to go to the official website of the department of food and supplies, the government of West Bengal
• The home page will open in front of you
• On the homepage, you are required to click on the citizen tab
• Now you have to click on apply to add a member to your family
• Now a new page will be displayed for you
• You have to enter all the required details
• After that you have to click on submit

Procedure To Change Name Or Other Details In Ration Card

• Visit the official website given here
• Now click on the citizen tab
• After that click on change name or other details in the Ration card
• Now a new page will display before you.
• You have to enter all the required details on this page
• After that, you have to click on submit.

Procedure To Apply For Duplicate Ration Card

• Go to the official website
• The home page will be displayed before you
• On the home page, you have to click on the citizen tab
• Now click on apply for duplicate ration card
• Now a new page will display before you
• You have to enter all the required details
• After that you have to click on submit

Procedure To Submit Or Delete Card

• First of all, you have to go to the official website of the department of food and supplies, the government of West Bengal
• The home page will open in front of you
• On the homepage, you are required to click on the citizen tab
• Now you have to click on apply to surrender or delete card
• Now you have to enter your mobile number and click on get OTP
• Enter OTP into the OTP box
• After that, a new page will be displayed before you
• You have to enter all the required details on this new page
• After that, you have to click on submit.

Procedure To Apply To Change Category (RKSY-II To RKSY-I)

• Visit the official website given here
• Now click on the citizen tab
• After that click on Apply to change the category (RKSY-II to RKSY-I)
• Now you have to enter the mobile number and click on get OTP
• After that have to enter the OTP into the OTP box
• Now a new page will be displayed before you
• You have to enter all the required details on this page
• After the ride, you are required to click on submit

Procedure To Apply For Non Subsidised Ration Card

• Go to the official website
• The home page will be displayed before you
• On the home page, you have to click on the citizen tab
• Now you have to click on apply for nonsubsidized ration card
• A new page will be displayed before you where you have to enter the mobile number and click on get OTP
• After that, you have to enter the OTP into the OTP box
• Now a new page will be displayed before you where you have to enter all the required details
• After that you have to click on submit

On 27 January 2021 West Bengal Digital Ration Card or Khadya Sathi scheme has completed 5 years. This day is being celebrated by the West Bengal government as Khadya Sathi day. Through the West Bengal Digital Ration Card or Khadya Sathi Scheme, the government has ensured food security to 10 crore people of Bengal during coronavirus lockdown. Other than this the west Bengal government has also decided to give rations to everyone free of cost. This scheme was launched on 27 January 2016.

West Bengal Ration Card List, WB Digital Ration Card List, WBPDS Rashan Card Name List 2021, locate your nearest ration shop & all other information will be given to you in this article. West Bengal Ration Card is a multi-purpose legal document through which the holder can avail of various schemes and subsidy-based facilities in Bengal. West Bengal Public Distribution System (WBPDS), Bengal is providing an e-ration card facility for the year 2022. West Bengal Government has decided to replace the normal ration card with a fully digital ration card.

As the first state of India, West Bengal has finalized the concept of digital ration cards. In West Bengal, all the facilities are provided to the ration card holders digitally through digital ration cards. West Bengal Digital Ration Card has been brought out, fulfilling India’s dream of complete digitization. It is often seen that it is not possible to carry paper ration cards everywhere. In this situation, bringing digital ration to the West Bengal government is a good step.

The government of West Bengal has made arrangements to give coupons to all those people of the state, who have not yet made the West Bengal Digital Ration Card. The citizens of the state can apply for the coupon from the district headquarters, BDO, SDO, or the concerned municipal department and the West Bengal government has also asked for a subsidized ration for the lockdown period. The ration will be given for 6 months at the rate of Rs. 5 per kg. Along with the price, all the information related to the commodity is given.

The government of West Bengal has made arrangements to give coupons to all those people of the state, who have not yet made the West Bengal Digital Ration Card. The citizens of the state can apply for the coupon from the district headquarters, BDO, SDO, or the concerned municipal department and the West Bengal government has also asked for a subsidized ration for the lockdown period. The ration will be given for 6 months at the rate of Rs. 5 per kg. Along with the price, all the information related to the commodity is given.

As per the notification issued by the West Bengal Public Distribution System (WBPDS), every family under the West Bengal state is eligible to get a ration card. The cards will be distributed to all the families according to their economic conditions and needs. All temporary ration cardholders or card expiry holders can apply for the new WB Digital Ration Card. Along with this; newly married couples can also apply for ration cards.

WBPDS – West Bengal Public Distribution System is an official department established by the West Bengal state government to monitor the Civil Supplies and Public Affairs section in West Bengal state. People of West Bengal can access their Digital Ration Card Or E Ration Card from WBPDS Gov Portal. Residents who are living in WB can apply Digital Ration Card Online, Check WBPDS Application Status, Digital ration Card Status, Digital Ration card Name list, Verify RC Details, Search RC Details, Download E-Card, and more at WBPDS.Wb.gov.in

The humble Ration Card has undergone several format changes over the years. West Bengal Food department recently shifted to a Digital Ration Card system (E Ration Card), in which beneficiary data is digitized and the entire approval process is conducted online.

Providing better, faster, and more transparent services to the State’s citizens is another critical objective of the FOOD WB Department. The current system of issuing Ration Cards includes printing and parcel delivery, which are not under the direct control of this Department. Additionally, it has been observed that there are frequent delays and disruptions in the process of physically delivering Digital Ration Cards to beneficiaries via speed Post, resulting in difficulties in accessing services.

Once you have filled the online application form, the department verifies the received form and if all seems ok, your new application for the new ration card is approved and a digital ration card is issued. The applicant is notified via an SMS on the registered mobile number. Here are the steps to download the West Bengal Digital ration card

West Bengal Digital Ration Card is the Digital format of the BPL Ration card. Citizens who are Livin in West Bengal are Eligible for WBPDS Online registration, Digital Ration Card download online, and Know your Ration card status online. They can also use the Name Correction form to make corrections after applying on wbpds.wb.gov.in.

The West Bengal government is planning to opt out of the Centre’s ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme due to “differences of opinion” with the central government, a state minister said. Under the scheme, beneficiaries can buy subsidized food grains from ration shops in any part of the country. The system ensures that no poor are deprived of PDS entitlement even if that person shifts from one place to another.

 Residents of West Bengal who belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) group or are just above the Above Poverty Line (APL) can apply for a ration card so that they can purchase food items at subsidized rates. The Department of Food and Supplied, Govt of West Bengal Public Distribution System is ready to provide the West Bengal New Digital Ration Card 2022

All Candidates who are willing to apply online application then download the official notification and read all eligibility criteria and application process carefully. We will provide short information about “West Bengal Digital Ration Card 2022” like Scheme benefits, Eligibility Criteria, Key Features of the Scheme, Application Status, the Application process, and more.

WBPDS Application Status 2020: West Bengal Public Distribution System (WBPDS) portal is intended to be one-stop information for Public Distribution System (PDS). The portal aims to bring transparency by disseminating data, information, news, etc., related to PDS. Providing food grains and other essential items to vulnerable sections of the society at reasonable (subsidized) prices. To have a moderating influence on the open market prices of cereals, the distribution of which constitutes a fairly big share of the total marketable surplus. To attempt socialization in the matter of distribution of essential commodities.

To submit offline application applications and have to download the application forms from there. For urban and rural areas two separate application forms have been made available therefore, applicants have to download the application forms accordingly.