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Application for New Food Security Card (Ration Card)

కొత్త ఆహార భద్రత కార్డు (రేషన్ కార్డు) దరఖాస్తుTelugu search name · translation not yet reviewed

Application for issuing a new BPL Food Security Card (Ration Card) to eligible newly married couples or families in Telangana.

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Food Security Card (Ration Card) is issued by the Civil Supplies Department to provide subsidized food grains (rice, pulses) and serve as an essential identity/residence proof for government welfare schemes including Aarogyasri healthcare. This service is for registering a newly formed household.

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    Duly filled MeeSeva Income Certificate application form with signature.

    Civil Supplies Application Form signed by Head of Household (preferably female head).

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    Copies of Aadhaar card for every surviving family member listed.

    Aadhaar copies for every family member to be included.

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  • Check if this applies: Mandatory for newly married applicants who were previously listed in parent's ration card.

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    Deletion certificate or surrender proof from previous ration card.

    Deletion certificate or surrender proof from previous ration card.

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  • Check if this applies: Required for newly married couples applying for separate card.

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    Proof of marriage.

    Proof of marriage.

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    Recent passport photo of Head of Family.

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A completed checklist does not confirm eligibility or guarantee acceptance.

Who can apply?

Permanent resident households in Telangana meeting BPL income guidelines.

Unique Household

Applicant family members must not hold active ration card membership anywhere else in India.

Application steps

  1. 1

    Submit Application with Aadhaar & Deletion Proof

    Apply at MeeSeva kiosk with family Aadhaar cards and deletion certificates.

  2. 2

    Enquiry by Civil Supplies Revenue Inspector (RI)

    Inspection of residence and verification of eligibility.

  3. 3

    Card Approval & E-Coupon Generation

    Approval by Assistant Supply Officer (ASO) / Tahsildar and printing of card.

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Last verified: 12 September 2026

Official MeeSeva Source - Application for New Food Security Card (Ration Card)tg.meeseva.gov.in

Source accessed: 12 September 2026

Official Telangana MeeSeva documentation and guidelines for Application for New Food Security Card (Ration Card).

https://tg.meeseva.gov.in

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