The government has made another big move towards simpler access to essential services. The issuance of online ration cards, as a part of Digital India programme, has paved the way to new smart digital cards. That means you don’t need to wait in line and travel to a rations office for a copy of your ration card. Instead, you can get your digital ration card on your mobile phone itself through Mera Ration 2.0 app?

This feature is especially useful to families who have inconveniences (loss of physical card, damaged by accident etc., forgetting at home when they go for a Ration shop visit) in organising it. With the new digital one, your ration card is always with you — safe, easily accessible and just a tap away.

What Is the Smart Ration Card?

Government’s new smart ration card Another identity card to the likes of Aadhar, Ayushman Card or your digital driving licence. The front features your own personal details and a scannable QR code. The reverse side contains details of every other family member whose name is mentioned on the ration card. This kind of format makes things more transparent, helps in preventing leakages and ensures that the flow at PDS shops is proper.

Why the Online Ration Card is important

With a digital card, you avoid a number of pitfalls:

• Gone are the days of fearing you might misplace that actual card.

• Easy access anytime, anywhere.

• Easy to download, save, and print as needed.

• Quick verification at Ration Shops by scanning QR code.

• All this is automated by the Mera Ration 2.0 app, and without one having to make a trip to any government office.

How to Download Your Ration Card Online From Mera Ration 2.0

Here is a step-by-step guide that will help you get your smart digital ration card on your smartphone:

Features of the AppAvailable For Download Mera ration 2.0 Apps

• For download from the Google Play Store.

• How to use the app in Android: Download and run app on your Android device.

• Sign Up With Your Ration Card Information

• Enter your ration card number.

• Confirm your registered phone number through an OTP if prompted.

• Open the Section of “Ration Card”

• After you have logged in, on the home screen, tap on Ration Card or My ration card.

• View Your Digital Ration Card

• You will be able to see your smart ration card on the screen.

• You can see all details even member names listed under your card.

• Check Your Smart Ration Card Download or Print Here

• Hit the download button to have the card stored directly on your phone.

• You can print it out if you need to use it offline.

In a few minutes you will have a digital ration card which you can utilize whenever necessary.

A Step Toward More Intelligent Public Services

The migration to digital ration cards is a part of the government’s broad effort to take crucial citizen services online. Mera Ration 2.0 app has been designed to make the experience fast and easy, safe and convenient for all families to serve their entitlement without any trouble.

With that smart ration card in your digital pocket, you could walk into any ration shop with confidence — no physical card, and more important, no worrying about losing it again.