A ration card is an official document issued by the government to eligible households, entitling them to purchase a certain quantity of food grains and other essential commodities at subsidized prices from government-designated fair price shops. Ration cards are an important means of ensuring food security for the poor and vulnerable sections of society.
In Bangalore, ration cards are issued by the Department of Food and Civil Supplies. To apply for a ration card, eligible households must submit a completed application form along with the required documents to the nearest Fair Price Shop (FPS). The application form can be obtained from the FPS or downloaded from the official website of the Department of Food and Civil Supplies.
