Antyodaya (AAY) Ration Card Gujarat – Complete Guide

Here we provided the information you  about the Antyodaya (AAY) Ration Card in Gujarat:

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Antyodaya (AAY) Ration Card Gujarat – Complete Guide

If you're a resident of Gujarat and belong to the economically weaker section, you can apply for the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card, which offers the highest level of food security benefits. This ration card is issued through the Supply Branch of the Mamlatdar Office.

Where to Apply

You can apply for a new Antyodaya ration card both online and offline:

• Online: Visit the official portal https://digitalgujarat.gov.in to fill out and submit your application.

• Offline: Visit your nearest Mamlatdar Office (District Supply Office) and submit the filled application form at the Supply Branch.

You can download the required application forms at https://dcs-dof.gujarat.gov.in.

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Types of Ration Cards in Gujarat

Gujarat offers several ration card types depending on income and eligibility:

• APL (Above Poverty Line)

• APL 1, 2, 3

• BPL (Below Poverty Line)

• AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana)

• PHH (Priority Household)

• Non-NFSA (Non-National Food Security Act)

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Eligibility for Antyodaya Ration Card

To qualify for an AAY ration card in Gujarat, the applicant must fall into one of the following categories:

• Landless agricultural laborers and marginal farmers

• Traditional rural artisans (e.g., potters, blacksmiths, weavers, carpenters)

• Informal workers in urban areas (e.g., rickshaw pullers, street vendors, porters)

• Residents of slums or people with no stable source of income

• Senior citizens (above 60), widows, disabled, or seriously ill persons with no family support

• Primitive tribal households

• HIV-positive BPL cardholders and BPL individuals affected by leprosy

• Persons registered under the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment eligible for BPL support

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Documents Required

When applying for an Antyodaya ration card, you must attach the following documents:

• Aadhaar Card

• Proof of Date of Birth

• Proof of Residence (electricity bill, rent agreement, etc.)

• PAN Card or Driving License

• Passport-sized photographs

• Voter ID Card

• Government-issued Photo ID

• Bank account details

• Duly filled Application Form

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Application Process

1. Offline Process:

   • Visit the nearest Mamlatdar or City Mamlatdar office.

   • Head to the Supply Branch.

   • Submit the completed application form along with all required documents.

   • Once submitted, your ration card will typically be issued within 30 days.

2. Online Process:

   • Go to https://digitalgujarat.gov.in

   • Register/Login to your account

   • Choose “Ration Card Services” and fill out the application

   • Upload the documents and submit the form online

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Important Contact Numbers

• Food & Civil Supplies Helpline (Toll-Free): 1800 233 5500

• Gujarat State Consumer Helpline: 1800 233 0222

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