Question

Name the three kinds of ration cards.

Answer 1

Hint: A Ration Card is issued by the State Government of India as per the Public Distribution System. This document is used by eligible households for the purchase of essential commodities from ration shops.

Complete answer:
The three different types of ration card issued by the Public Distribution System are:
a.Antyodaya Anna Yojna (AAY) ration card
The Antyodaya ration card is issued to the ‘poorest of poor’ category. This card identifies the poverty-stricken households who do not have a stable income. These cardholders are entitled to 35 kilograms of food grain every month, i.e Rs.3 for rice, Rs.2 for wheat and Rs.1 for coarse grains.

b.Below Poverty Line (BPL)
The Below Poverty Line ration card is issued to the poor who live a life below the poverty line. These cardholders are entitled to 10kg - 20kg food grains per family per month at 50% of economic cost. Each state government fixes different rates per quantity of wheat, rice, sugar and other items.

c.Above Poverty Line (APL)
The Above Poverty Line ration card is issued to ones who lead a life above the poverty line as specified by the state government. These cardholders are entitled to 10kg - 20kg food grains per family per month at 100% of economic cost. Each state government fixes different rates per quantity of wheat, rice, sugar and kerosene oil.

Note: The ration card enables certain households to buy food grains at subsidized rates who are eligible. It comes under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and this card serves as a common identification form for many individuals.