Ration card update: Children, daughter-in-law or new members have entered the house! Know how to add name in ration card

If there is an entry of a new member in the family such as a new daughter-in-law or children, then it is mandatory to get their name added in the ration card. Know its complete process here.

New Delhi: Ration card is a very important document on the basis of which distribution of ration is done. Apart from this, ration card is also needed for the benefits of government schemes. The names of all the members of the family are recorded in the ration card. If there is an entry of a new member in the family like new daughter-in-law or children, then it is necessary to get their name added in the ration card. Let us know the complete process of adding the name of a new family member in the ration card.

Add new member’s name like this

• If a member comes to the family after marriage, then first update in his Aadhar card.
• Husband’s name has to be written in the Aadhar card of the female member.
• Father’s name is necessary to add the name of the child.
• Along with this, the address also has to be changed.
• After updating in the Aadhar card, along with the copy of the revised Aadhar card, the
• Food Department Officer will have to give an application to add the name to the Radhan card.

These documents are important for children

• If the child is born in the house, then the Aadhar card of the first born child will have to be made.
• For this the birth certificate of the child will be required.
• After this, an application will have to be made to register the name with the Aadhar card.

Can apply online

• After completing the above-mentioned process, you will have to submit your application to the office.
• You can also apply for adding the names of new members sitting in the house.
• For this, you go to the official website of the Food Supply Department of
  your state.