Government of Andhra Pradesh has brought rice cards for the benefit of the residents of the state so that they can get rice at a discounted price. Under the article, we will share important aspects of the AP Rice Card for the year 2020. In this article, we will share a step by step process to apply for Andhra Pradesh Rice Card. Also, in this article, we will share a step by step process through which you can view the status of rice card. Also in this article, we will share step by step process through which residents can search beneficiary list.
Andhra Pradesh Rice Card Scheme
| Name | Andhra Pradesh Rice Card |
| Launched by | CM of Andhra Pradesh |
| Beneficiaries | Residents of AP-State |
| Objective | Providing subsidized rice |
| Official Website | http://navasakam.ap.gov.in/index.jsp |
The Andhra Pradesh Rice Card has been developed by the authorities concerned to provide subsidized rice to all residents of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Through the implementation of the Rice Card, many citizens will be able to get the product at a discounted rate and at the same time they will be able to get daily food at a lower price than the normal price, so that they can carry their day-to-day life.
Rice card implementation
The beneficiaries of the rice card for the state of Andhra Pradesh were taken into account by following the YSR Navasakam scheme, which was launched a few days ago. Through the implementation of YSR Navasakam scheme, an eligibility list was prepared by the concerned authorities. Names of all those who were below the poverty line and below the poverty line. Names have been used as beneficiaries in the final list of rice card schemes. All of the selected names will be able to take advantage of the card.
AP Rice Card Components
The rice card which will be issued by the concerned officials of the Government of Andhra Pradesh will have the following information on it: –
- Rice Card Number
- Rice Card Type
- Name of Head of Family (HOF)
- Member ID of HOF
- Date of Birth/Age of HOF
- Gender of HOF
- Total Family Members
- Fair Price shop id & Name
- Date of Issue of Rice Card
- Member ID
- Member Name
- DOB
- Gender
- Relation with HoF
- Permanent Address of the rice card
- Address of the fair price shop
- Address of food and civil supplies Department office
AP Rice Card Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the rice card scheme, residents must follow the following eligibility criteria: –
- The annual family income of the applicant should be at least-
- Rupees. 10,000 / – per month in rural areas
- Rupees. 12,000 / – per month in urban areas
- The total land holdings of the family should be less than the holding-
- 3 acres of wetland or
- 10 acres of dry land or
- 10 acres of both wet and dry land simultaneously
- Less than 750 sqft is constructed in the urban area.
- The monthly electricity consumption of the applicant should be less than 300 units.
- No family member of the applicant should be a government employee or pensioner.
- The applicant’s family should not have 4 wheelers.
- No family member of the applicant will be paying income tax.
How to apply for AP rice card
As mentioned above, the application for the rice card scheme was made through the implementation of the YSR Navsankam scheme. The following steps have been taken for the YSR Navsankam scheme: –
- Previously, door-to-door verification was done for existing ration card holders.
- A 6-step social audit has been conducted to look into these factors-
- own a car
- Is their power consumption above 300 units
- Whether they own more than 10 acres of land, etc.
- The list was then prepared.
How to check the status of AP rice card
- Visti to the Official Website link given here
- On the homepage, click on the Rice Card Status Check option.
- On the next webpage, enter-
- Aadhar Card Number or
- Ration Card Number
- Click on the Search button.
How To Check Eligibility List of Rice Card
- Open your internet browser to visit the Official Website link given here
- After this Enter District, Mandal and Secretariat Name Eligibility List will be displayed on the screen
How to file a grievance?
Ration card holders face various issues related to ration card, PDS etc. To solve grievances, Andhra Pradesh government has also given an option for grievance redressal through online portal.
- Visit the official portal first.
- On the homepage, click on “Apply for” menu given on the top.
- Select “Grievance” option.
- Grievance form page will appear.
- Enter the ration card no. or UID no. in the fields provided. Make sure the RC/UID numbers are correct.
- Click on submit.
- Follow the further procedure (if any).
- A grievance Id will be generated. Keep the ID safe until the issue is resolved.
How to check AP Ration Card Grievance Status?
Portal also provides an opportunity to citizens for tracking status of grievance Application. To track the grievance status, they have to visit the https://aepos.ap.gov.in/Grievance/grievance_status.jsp and have to enter the grievance ID. Whatever will be the status, it will appear on screen.
AP Ration Card Commodity and Their Rates
The table given below shows the names of all the commodities distributed to AP citizens on the basis of their ration cards. It also includes the amount and rates of the community distributed as per the policy of state government.
| Commodity | Commodity distributed per month as per PDS | Price for end consumers (per kg.) |
| Rice to AAY | 35 kg per card | Rs.1.00/- |
| Rice to Annapurna card | 10 kg per cards | Free of cost |
| Rice to priority/ white cards | 5 kg per unit in ration card | |
| Wheat Atta | 1 kg per BPL card | Rs.16.50/- |
| Sugar | 1 kg per AAY card | Rs.13.50/- |
| ½ kg per ANP & WAP/PHH card | 10.00/- (1/2 kg) | |
| Redgram dal | 2 kg per BPL card | Rs.40.00/- |
| D.F salt | 1 kg | 12.00/- |
| Ragi (Millet) (ATP and CTR districts) | Upto 3 kgs per card (in lieu of rice) | Rs.1.00/- |
| Jowar | Up to 2 kgs per card (in lieu of rice) | Rs.1.00/- |
AP Ration Card Statistics
| Particulars | Statistics |
| Total ration shops | 29730 |
| Online shops | 28937 |
| Offline shops | 793 |
| Total cards | 14750489 |
| Epos card | 14403110 |
Contact Info
Civil Supplies Department,
NIC, BRKR Bhavan, A-Block, Hyderabad,
Phone no.- 040-23494808/ 822
Toll-free- 1947
Email- [email protected]