In a move to ease the issue process of ration cards to the poor people in Andhra Pradesh, the AP Government has decided to issue new cards within 5 days after submission of applications. New ration card / white card will be issued to the beneficiaries within 5 days, as per the new guidelines.
Apply in Sachivalayams:
People in need of white ration cards have to apply for the same through Grama / Ward Sachivalayams. The applications will be verified and new ration card will be issued within 5 days.
Eligibility for Ration Card / White Card:
- Income of the family should be less than Rs.10000 in rural areas and less than Rs.12000 in urban areas.
- Families with fertile land of 3 acres or dry land of 10 acres or a total of 10 acres land can apply.
- Power consumption should be less than 300 units per month.
- Sanitation workers are also eligible to apply for ration cards
- The scheme is also applicable for taxi drivers, auto drivers and tractor drivers.
Online Application Process:
Eligible families can apply for ration cards through the official portal of Government of Andhra Pradesh. Following is the procedure to apply online:
- Log on to https://epds3.ap.gov.in/epdsAP/epds
- Check the relevant details for the scheme
- Apply with your Grama / Ward Sachivalayam and get acknowledgement
- Ration card will be issued after verification within 5 days.