Aadhaar-Ration Card Linking: The government has once again extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar and ration card. Now you will get time till 30 September to link ration card with Aadhaar card.
Aadhaar-Ration Card Linking: There is relief news for ration card holders. The government has once again extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar and ration card (Aadhaar-Ration Card Link). Now you will get time till 30 September to link ration card with Aadhaar card. Till now the last date was 30 June. The Food and Public Distribution Department has issued a notification regarding this.
Why is it necessary to link ration card with Aadhaar?
Let us tell you that ever since the government has announced One Nation-One Ration to the ration card, there is an emphasis on linking it with Aadhaar. The government is insisting on linking the ration card with Aadhaar with the aim of banning the possession of more than one ration card. Actually, the government provides cheap grains and kerosene oil to all BPL families through ration card. But people who have more than one ration card, they take more ration and the needy are not able to get the full benefit of cheap grains.
The date has been extended many times before
By linking ration card with Aadhaar, the government is also preparing to curb corruption and irregularities. Let us tell you that the government has extended the date for linking ration card with Aadhaar many times before. Now it has been extended once again to 30 September. After linking ration card with Aadhaar card, it will be easier for the government to ensure that all the needy are getting their share of food grains.
Link ration card and Aadhaar online like this
1. Visit the official Public Distribution System (PDS) portal of your state.
2. Select Aadhaar link with active card.
3. Enter your ration card number and then Aadhaar card number.
4. Fill in your registered mobile number.
5. Select the Continue/Submit button.
6. Now you will receive an OTP on your mobile phone.
7. Enter the OTP on the Aadhaar ration link page, and your request for the same is now submitted.
8. Once the process is completed, you will receive an SMS informing you of the same.
