The ration card is useful for the residents of the country as it provides food items for the poor people at much lower cost as compared to the actual price. Thus, the ration card is one of the major documents used by the people living in India. Each state issues ration cards to the eligible residents. The government of West Bengal has taken a step forward in making the entire procedure to get ration cards in West Bengal online (https://food.wb.gov.in/).

In this article, all the interested residents can check the detailed application process, eligibility criteria, and the procedure to check the ration card list West Bengal 2022.

West Bengal Digital Ration Card List

The government of West Bengal has taken this step to encourage digitalization in the state. All the ration cards of the resident of West Bengal will be converted to digital ration card in 2022

In order to help the residents, the government of the state has created a separate website for the same. The main agenda of this portal is to ensure smooth work regarding the West Bengal Digital Ration Card and provide all the relevant information to the residents.

Main highlights of Ration Card List 2022

Scheme Name	WB Digital Ration Card
Launched by	West Bengal Public Distribution System (WBPDS)
Department	Department Of Food And Supplies
Objective	Providing food items at a subsidized price
Category	State govt. Scheme
Mode of Application	Online
Official website	https://food.wb.gov.in/

West Bengal Digital Ration Card 2022: Benefits

The main advantage of the digital ration card is to provide all the information to the residents of the West Bengal State on a single platform:

• With the help of digital ration cards, the fraudulent practices can be reduced greatly.
• All the information will be made available under one platform.
• The conversion will reduce the overall paper costs.
• Also, the printing and distribution cost of the ration cards can be avoided this way.
• The online distribution of the ration card takes less time.
• All the information regarding the ration card list West Bengal 2022 will be beneficial.
• The process of implementing a digital ration card ensures much transparency.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying

To apply for the West Bengal ration card, the residents must meet the minimum eligibility criteria:

• To apply for the West Bengal new ration card, the applicants must not have any existing Ration card.
• Newlyweds living in West Bengal are also eligible to apply.
• The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
• People having a temporary ration card or very old ration cards can also apply for new ration cards.

Documents Required While Applying

Beneath is the list of documents required while applying for a new ration card in West Bengal. The list of documents include:

• Proof of address
• Proof of identity
• Proof of income
• Proof of having a valid mobile number
• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID/EPIC
• Email ID
• Proof of your age
• Old ration card only if available

West Bengal Digital Ration Card List 2022: Process To Check

The residents who want to check their name in the WB Digital Ration Card List have to follow the steps mentioned below:

• The applicants have to refer to the official website to check WB Digital Ration Card list 2022.
• Now tap on the link mentioning “Search Your Ration Card Details”.
• When the WB Digital Ration Card List gets open, you need to submit the details like District, Block/Municipality, Ward, and Name.
• Tap on the Search icon and your name will appear on the list.

West Bengal Ration Card 2022: Application Process

To apply for the West Bengal Digital Ration Card, the applicants have to follow the beneath steps:

• First of all, refer to the official website and download the application form.
• Submit all the required details.
• The applicants have to submit details like family members, etc.
• Attach all the relevant documents.
• Post successful submission of all the details, tap on the submit icon.
• After successful submission of the form, get the application number and secure it for future use.

Note: Cross check all the details mentioned by you and check the declaration form. Do the summation and tap on the ‘Submit’ icon.

The application form will be submitted successfully and on successful submission, the applicants will receive a confirmation message on your computer screen.

West Bengal Ration Card 2022: Process to Apply Offline

• In order to apply online, the applicants have to visit the nearest Seva Kendra or ration shop along with all the necessary documents.
• Fill the application form and submit all the required documents as proof.
• All the documents submitted by you will be verified and if they are correct, the applicants will get a new ration card delivered to their communication address.
• The candidates can also download the application form online, take its printout and then fill it.
• Post filling the same, they can visit the nearest Seva Kendra to submit the document.

West Bengal Ration Card Application Status: How To Check?

In order to check the Ration card application status, the applicants have to adhere to the following steps:-

• Refer to the official portal of WB Ration Card (https://food.wb.gov.in/)
• On the homepage, tap on the features option available at the top of the page.
• Click on the WB Ration Card Application Status option and then a drop-down list will display on the screen.
• From the list tap on the “Check Ration Card Application Status”.
• The WB Ration Card Application Status 2022 will be displayed on the screen.
• The applicants have to submit details like District, Block/Municipality, Application Number, etc.
• Submit all the details carefully and tap on the search icon..
• The application status will be made available on the screen.

Nearest Ration Shop: How to Search

• Refer to the official portal of Digital Ration Card (https://food.wb.gov.in/).
• On the home page, tap on the Nearest Ration Shop option.
• Choose DDPS/DR, DCFS/JD, SCFS/RO, Block Office, etc.
• Now tap on the Display FPS.

Download E-Ration Card

• Refer to the official portal of the food and supplies department, Government of West Bengal
• The home page will display on the screen.
• On the homepage, tap on the ration card under the service section and then tap on the E-Ration Card link.
• Now tap on the download E Ration Card where candidates have to mention their mobile number.
• An OTP will be shared, enter the same OTP into the OTP box
• Tap on the verify icon.
• E-ration card will display on the screen

How to Add Member in the Family

• First of all, refer to the official portal of the department of food and supplies, government of West Bengal
• On the homepage, click on the citizen icon.
• Now tap on the “add member in your family” icon.
• Add Member In The Family
• Now a new page will open in front of you.
• Submit all the required details
• After that tap on the submit icon.

How To Change Name/ Other Details In Ration Card (West Bengal)

• Visit the official website given here
• Now click on citizen tab
• After that click on change name or other details in 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

• Refer to the official portal.
• On the home page, tap on the citizen icon.
• Now tap on the “apply for duplicate ration card” icon.
• On a new page, mention all the required details
• Now tap on the submit icon.

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