Telangana Ration Card or Food Security Card (FSC) is an essential document issued by the Telangana Civil Supplies Department to the residents of Telangana state. It is issued to eligible households, and it enables them to purchase essential commodities such as rice, wheat, sugar, and others at subsidised rates from the Public Distribution System (PDS) or Ration shops across the state. In this we will learn about the application procedure of ration card in Telangana.
The application process for a ration card or FSC can be completed online through the Telangana Civil Supplies Department’s official website and Telangana Meeseva. To apply for a ration card, the applicant needs to download the application form, fill in the required details, and submit the application form along with the necessary documents.
Telangana newly formed government announced to open the new applications for Ration Card in 2023-24, and the eligibility criteria and more details will be shared here very soon.
This article will guide you on how to apply for a new Food Security Card in Telangana state.
Download Ration Card Application Form
There are 3 types of ration cards available in Telangana State mentioned below.
To check the FSC (Food Security Card) status in Telangana, you can follow the steps given below:
Alternatively, you can also check the FSC card status by visiting the nearest MeeSeva or Civil Supplies office and providing your FSC or ration card number. They will be able to provide you with the status of your FSC card.
Ration card transfer in Telangana – If you want to transfer your Food security card in Telangana, you need to fill the application form provided by Meeseva and submit it to Meeseva.
Click here to download the application form – Transfer FSC Card in Telangana
For Government Schemes
Important documents are required to determine lower income levels and are also essential for government schemes such as Kalyana Lakshmi, Indiramma Houses, scholarships, fee reimbursements, and admission into government residential schools.
Food Security
It enables food security to the poor people, means they will get essential items like rice, oil, dal and soaps at very reasonable costs.
Official Identification by Government for Welfare Schemes
1.50 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs in urban areas.
In Telangana, white ration cards are issued to families living below the poverty line, whereas pink ration cards are issued to families living above the poverty line but with an annual income below a certain threshold.
Yes , you will get more but your income will depend on your assets.
