Ration card is one of the oldest documents in the country. It was initially issued to all the households which are issued food grains and fuel at a subsidized rate. Before the onset of other documents such as passport and PAN (Permanent Account Number) card, ration card used to serve as identity and address proof. It still works as an important valid document in order to get other official documents such as Aadhaar card.
Hence ration cards are provided people from all social strata. Both above Poverty Line (APL) or Below Poverty Line (BPL) are issued this official card.
After separation of the Andhra Pradesh (EPDS AP) and the Telangana, the Andhra Pradesh Government has introduced an online interface to download and check status related to the EPDS AP Ration Card from the official website i.e. epdsap.ap.gov.in/epdsAP/epds
Andhra Pradesh Government has launched e – ration cards (EPDS – Electronic Public Distribution System) for the convenient of its citizens. E – Ration cards are very useful as applicants can secure ration cards and check their costs and food grains availability online. This step has been taken by the government in order to put an end to complaints of disparity and other corrupt practices.
AP government offers two types of EPDS AP Ration Cards which are as follows:
- White Ration Cards
- Pink Ration Cards
There are many ways to apply for EPDS AP ration cards. And one should get this document as it is a valid official document. And once applied, one should check the status of this card.
How to check EPDS AP Ration Card Status
To check the status of your EPDS AP ration card you can follow the below mentioned steps:
- Visit the official website of EPDS AP http://epdsap.ap.gov.in/epdsAP/epds
- Choose from the given options such as Print Ration card, Search Ration Card, Transaction History and Application Search
- Click on the Print Ration Card based on the Old RCNO or the application number
- Enter a name of any person of the concerned family member and click on submit
- Once submitted, a unique number is displayed. Select the number and paste it in the “Click here to search your Application Number” and submit
- You will get all the details regarding your AP EPDS ration card
You can check the status of your EPDS AP ration card status using AP EPDS Android App as well:
- Download and install the official EPDS AP Mobile App from Google Play Store or download it from the given link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nic.ap.epds&hl=en
- Open the application once installed and various features of the app will be displayed
- Click on “Track Application” option
- Enter “Ration Card Number” and submit
- If the ration card number entered is correct your ration card status will be displayed on the screen