West Bengal Digital Ration Card:- In the time of digitalization, now the government is putting efforts to make everything online. So, the West Bengal state has come up with a new initiative to support the residents of the state. The state government has decided to replace the normal ration card with a fully digital ration card. The government started a concept of a West Bengal Digital Ration Card. With the help of this new concept, the people of the state will digitally get their ration cards. The state government is giving coupons to residents who have not yet received the digital ration cards. The residents can be applied from district headquarters, BDO, SDO, or the municipality’s concerned department.
West Bengal Digital Ration Card
This new initiative of the state will be helpful to many residents of the state as now they don’t have to carry the old paper ration card everywhere. The West Bengal Digital Ration Card is a good step toward the process of digitalization. A ration card is considered one of the most vital documents in India. It is needed to show the domicile of the country. The ration card also helps in getting food at lower rates. West Bengal Public Distribution System (WBPDS), Bengal is responsible for providing residents with an e-ration card facility.
wbpds.wb.gov.in Overview
| Name of the scheme | West Bengal Digital Ration Card |
| State | West Bengal |
| Beneficiaries | Residents of the state |
| Launched by | West Bengal Public Distribution System (WBPDS) |
| Department | Department of Food and Supplied, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Category | West Bengal Govt. Schemes |
| Official website | wbpds.wb.gov.in |
WB Digital Ration Card Eligibility Criteria
- An individual should belong to West Bengal State.
- The person should not have a ration card.
- According to the scheme, the couple who is married recently can apply for the new ration cards.
Eligibility for West Bengal Ration Card Dealership
Any individual who is interested to apply for a ration dealership can apply through the official website. The individual should follow the conditions mentioned below-:
- If the interested individual has sufficient space to keep all the food items, then he can apply for the dealership.
- It is necessary to have computer facility to store and maintain all details of ration card holders, allotment, lifting, distribution, etc.
- The applicant should know the local language so that he can contact with the residents of the state.
- To apply for the dealership, it is compulsory to have neat and clean warehouse or godown to store all the materials and groceries.
- The applicant has to submit all the documents such as godown documents.
- If the godown is hired then the applicant has to submit the all the information such as lease, rental/lease agreement.
WBPDS Required Documents
- Aadhar Card
- Pan Card
- Active Email ID
- Voter ID Card
- Age proof
- Working Mobile number
- Old Ration Card (if any)
Application Procedure of WB Digital Ration Card (OFFLINE)
- You have to first download the application form.
- Now you have to download the application form by clicking on the given link.
- Form X for Non-Subsidised Ration Card or Conversion to Non-Subsidised Ration Card (Rural Area)
- Form X for Non-Subsidised Ration Card or Conversion to Non-Subsidised Ration Card (Urban Area)
- After downloading the form, you have to fill the form by entering all asked details.
- Then Attach the important documents.
- Finally, you have to submit it at the office of the concerned rationing officer, inspector, or Food Supply officer.
Application Procedure for West Bengal Digital Ration Card (ONLINE)
- Firstly, go to the official website, wbpds.gov.in
- The home page of the website will open on the screen.
- Click on “Click here to apply” for Non- Subsidized Ration or Conversion to Non-Subsidized Ration Card on the home page.
- Then you have to provide your mobile number and click on the GET OTP option.
- Enter the OTP in the space given.
- After that you have to Click on the VALIDATEoption to validate the number.
- Select your option on the screen.
- Fill in the application form by entering details.
- Click on the SHOW MEMBER option on the screen.
- You will see the details on the screen.
- Then click on the Add Another Member option to add the details of other family members.
- At last, click on the SAVE AND VIEW APPLICATION option on the screen.
- After that verify the details.
- Now you have to Click on the SUBMIT option on the screen.
- The application number will be generated, note it for future.
Procedure To Apply for West Bengal Ration Card Dealership
- Firstly, go to the official website of WPDS, wbpds.gov.in
- You will land on the home page of the website.
- Then click on e citizen option on the screen.
- Click on the WB ration dealership application form
- The application form will be downloaded and take the print of this form.
- Fill the form by entering all details like Name, Mobile number, Email id, name of the father, Place of vacancy, Residential address, Mobile number, Self-help group or cooperative society or semi government body status, Applicants DOB, Educational qualification, Caste certificate, Location of proposed godowns, Address details of godown, Size and measurement of godown, Nature of possession of godown, Storage capacity of godown, the character of the land, Previous experience of business, the current profession of the applicant and Application fees details.
- Make sure you read all the terms and conditions mentioned in the form.
- Then attach all the essential documents to the form
- Then verify all the details.
- Finally, submit the form to the concerned executive for scrutiny.
Steps To Add Member in the Family
- Firstly, visit the official website, wbpds.gov.in
- You will reach on the home page of the screen.
- Click on the citizen option on the screen.
- Click on apply to add a member in your family
- You will see a new page on the screen.
- Enter all the asked details in the space given.
- Finally, click on submit option on the screen.
Procedure To Change Name or Other Details in Ration Card
- Firstly, go to the official website, wbpds.gov.in
- The home page will appear on the screen.
- Now click on the citizen option on the home page.
- Click on change name or other details in the Ration card option.
- Yow will see a new page on the screen.
- Enter all the required details on the new page.
- Lastly, click on submit option on the screen.
Procedure To Apply for Duplicate Ration Card
- Firstly, you have to go to the official website, wbpds.gov.in
- The home page will open on the screen.
- click on citizen option on the home page.
- Click on Apply for duplicate ration card option on the screen.
- You will see a new page on the screen.
- Then enter all the asked details
- At last, click on submit option on the screen.