State Food Scheme (Yellow Ration Card)

Description
The scheme "State Food Scheme Yellow Ration Card " was launched by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide rice at subsidized rates to yellow ration card holders in the state.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, each ration card holder receives 7.50 kg of rice per month at the rate of ₹11/- per kg.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. - The annual family income of the applicant should be ₹5 lakh or less.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar cards of all family members
• Photograph of the head of the family
• Mobile phone number
• Bank account details
• Gas connection details
• Voter ID card
• PAN card
• Income certificate
• Electricity bill

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for a Yellow Ration Card under this scheme?
A: The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand, and the family’s annual income should not exceed ₹5 lakh.
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Q: How much rice is provided under this scheme?
A: Each Yellow Ration Card holder receives 7.50 kg of rice per month.
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Q: What is the subsidized rate of rice under this scheme?
A: Rice is distributed at the rate of ₹11.00 per kg to Yellow Ration Card holders.
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Q: Where can I get the application form for a Yellow Ration Card?
A: The application form can be obtained from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Supply Inspector, Regional Food Officer, or District Supply Officer of the concerned area.
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Q: What is the process for applying in rural areas?
A: In rural areas, the Gram Panchayat Development Officer records the applicant’s details and forwards the application with a recommendation to the Food Supply Department for further processing.
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Q: What is the process for applying in urban areas?
A: In urban areas, the Food Supply Department conducts a verification process. If the application is found correct, digitization is done, and the ration card is issued.
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Q: How long does it take to get a Yellow Ration Card after applying?
A: Applicants can contact the District Supply Office within 10 days of successful verification to collect their ration card.
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