How do I link Aadhaar with a ration card?

You can link your Aadhaar card with your ration card in India in the following ways:

  • Online: You can visit the official UIDAI website (uidai.gov.in) and link your Aadhaar with your ration card online by providing your Aadhaar number and other details.
  • Through the ration card office: You can visit your nearest ration card office and provide your Aadhaar number and other details to link your Aadhaar with your ration card.
  • Through the fair price shop: You can visit the fair price shop where you collect your rations and provide your Aadhaar number and other details to link your Aadhaar with your ration card.

Note: In order to link your Aadhaar with your ration card, you may need to provide documents such as your Aadhaar card and ration card, and the process may vary depending on the state you live in. It is recommended to check with your local ration card office or fair price shop for the specific process to link your Aadhaar with your ration card.

Difference Aadhaar card, ration card and PAN Card

Aadhaar Card: Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to residents of India. It serves as proof of identity and address and is used for various purposes including accessing government subsidies, availing government services, and opening a bank account.

Ration Card: A ration card is an official document issued by the government of India to families who are below the poverty line. It enables the cardholder to purchase essential goods such as food grains and fuel at subsidised rates from government-run fair-price shops.

PAN Card: Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-digit alphanumeric identifier issued by the Indian Income Tax Department to individuals and entities for tax purposes. PAN is mandatory for financial transactions above a certain threshold, for opening a bank account, and for filing income tax returns in India.

In short, Aadhaar serves as proof of identity and address, a ration card enables the holder to purchase essential goods at subsidised rates, and PAN is used for tax purposes

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