Food SecurityAll India0–100 yrsUp to ₹1 Cr

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)

You Get

Portability to draw subsidised food grain entitlements (rice, wheat, sugar) from any Fair Price Shop nationwide using Aadhaar-linked ration card authentication

A Government of India scheme that lets ration card holders under the National Food Security Act buy their subsidised food grains from any Fair Price Shop in the country, not just their home district — supporting internal migrant workers and their families.

Am I Eligible?

Quick check — answer 3 questions

Is your age between 0 and 100 years?

Is your annual family income under ₹1 Cr?

Do you live in India?

Benefit Details

Portability to draw subsidised food grain entitlements (rice, wheat, sugar) from any Fair Price Shop nationwide using Aadhaar-linked ration card authentication

Provided by Central Government

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

Existing NFSA ration card holders (Priority Household or Antyodaya Anna Yojana) whose ration card is Aadhaar-seeded

Age Range

0 to 100 years

Income Limit

Up to ₹1 Cr / year

Residence Type

Rural & Urban (Both)

Required Documents

💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.

How to Apply

1

Seed Aadhaar with ration card

online / offline

Link your Aadhaar number to your existing ration card via your state's food portal or Fair Price Shop

2

Verify at any FPS

offline

Visit any Fair Price Shop in India and authenticate using Aadhaar/OTP or biometric verification

3

Check entitlement

offline

The ePOS machine displays your family's food grain entitlement based on your home state's records

4

Collect ration

offline

Receive your entitled quota of rice/wheat/sugar at the same subsidised rate as your home state

5

Track usage

online

Check your ration transaction history on the Mera Ration app or nfsa.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Existing NFSA ration card holders (Priority Household or Antyodaya Anna Yojana) whose ration card is Aadhaar-seeded. Available for individuals aged 0 to 100 years with annual income up to ₹1 Cr. Residence: Both Rural and Urban. Coverage: All India.

Quick Summary

CategoryFood Security
CoverageAll India
Age0–100 yrs
Income Limit₹1 Cr
ResidenceAny
MinistryMinistry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Helpline14445
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