One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)
Department of Food and Public Distribution
One Nation One Ration Card lets National Food Security Act cardholders draw their entitled subsidised foodgrain from any Fair Price Shop anywhere in India using the same ration card, verified through Aadhaar based authentication at the shop.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Department of Food and Public Distribution
- Level
- Central and State
- Launched
- 2019
- Last date
- Open all year.
- Helpline
- 1967
What you get
Lets National Food Security Act ration cardholders draw their entitled subsidised foodgrain, typically 5 kg per person a month, from any Fair Price Shop anywhere in the country using the same ration card, through Aadhaar based authentication.
Who is eligible
Existing NFSA ration cardholders, Antyodaya Anna Yojana and Priority Household categories, whose ration card is Aadhaar seeded.
Documents you need
Existing ration card, Aadhaar card seeded with the ration card
How to apply
Ensure your ration card is linked with Aadhaar at your local Fair Price Shop. Visit any ePoS enabled Fair Price Shop in any state and authenticate using Aadhaar to receive your entitled foodgrain.
Frequently asked questions
Who can use ONORC portability?
Existing NFSA ration cardholders, Antyodaya Anna Yojana and Priority Household categories, whose card is seeded with Aadhaar.
Do I need a new ration card for ONORC?
No, ONORC works with your existing ration card as long as it is Aadhaar seeded.
How do I use my ration card in another state?
Visit any ePoS enabled Fair Price Shop in any state and authenticate with Aadhaar to receive your entitled foodgrain.
What if my ration card is not Aadhaar seeded?
Get it seeded with Aadhaar at your local Fair Price Shop or through the online state food portal before using ONORC.
What is the food helpline for ONORC queries?
You can call 1967 for ration and ONORC related queries.