Kerala Ration Card Online Services: New Card, Member Addition, Name Correction & Card Type Change
Comprehensive guide to Kerala Civil Supplies Ration Card services at Akshaya Kendras. Learn how to add family members, correct names, apply for non-priority to priority change, and download smart e-Ration cards.
Kerala Ration Card Services at Akshaya Kendras
The Ration Card in Kerala, issued by the Civil Supplies Department, serves both as a food security document and as an authoritative proof of family membership and residential address. Through the state's e-Citizen Portal (ecitizen.civilsupplieskerala.gov.in) integrated at all Akshaya Kendras, citizens can perform complete life-cycle updates to their ration cards without visiting the Taluk Supply Office (TSO).
Kerala Ration Card Categories & Colors
| Category Code | Card Color | Target Beneficiary | Grain Entitlement |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) | Yellow Card | Poorest of the poor, destitute, chronic illness patients. | 30 kg Rice + 5 kg Wheat completely FREE per month. |
| PHH (Priority Household) | Pink Card | BPL households meeting socio-economic criteria. | 4 kg Rice + 1 kg Wheat per person FREE per month. |
| NPS (Non-Priority Subsidy) | Blue Card | Lower middle class APL households. | Subsidized Rice @ ₹4/kg + Wheat @ ₹7/kg. |
| NPNS (Non-Priority Non-Subsidy) | White Card | Higher income households, government employees, four-wheeler owners. | Standard non-subsidized rates. |
Common Services Available at Akshaya
- Member Addition (Newborn Child): Birth certificate issued by Local Self Government + Copy of parents' Aadhaar cards + Existing Ration Card.
- Member Addition (Spouse after Marriage): Surrender / Deletion Certificate from spouse's previous family ration card + Marriage Certificate copy + Aadhaar Card.
- Name, Address, and Gas Connection Correction: Aadhaar KYC data + Gas connection consumer book copy.
- Surrender Certificate (കൈയൊഴിയൽ സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റ്): Needed when a family member permanently moves out, gets married, or relocates out of state.
- Conversion from Non-Priority to Priority (White/Blue to Pink): Requires detailed medical certificates for chronic illness, proof of no government employment or 4-wheeler ownership, and Village Officer income proof.
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