In West Bengal, an E-Ration Card is a digital document issued by the Food & Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal to eligible households for accessing subsidized food grains and essential items from fair price shops. It replaces the traditional paper ration card, offering convenience and transparency in the distribution of food subsidies through online platforms.

E-Ration Card shall has the same rights and privileges as Digital Ration Card.

You can watch latest 2024 E-Ration Card Download tutorial on youtube, “CLICK HERE”.

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1. Click “DOWNLOAD E-RATION CARD” button at the top or “CLICK HERE“.

2. You’ll be redirect to Food & Supplies Official Website.

3. Simply fill your Ration Card Number & Captcha, Hit “SEARCH”.

4. After confirming all family member details, Click “SEND OTP”. Enter otp.

5. You can download your E-Ration Card by clicking “DOWNLOAD E-RC”.

ercard.in is a dedicated portal to order digital ration cards across West Bengal. After approval of New Ration Cards, Transfer (Marriage/Divorce/Separation), Ration Card Correction, Ration Dealer Change, who need a Digital Ration Card, can click on

1. “QUICK ORDER” button on the top.

2. Fill all details.

3. Just pay for Rs.75 only.

4. Wait for 3-5 days.

The Electronic Ration Card (E-Ration Card) is granted equivalent rights and privileges as the Digital Ration Card. All relevant authorities are mandated to acknowledge the validity of the Digital E-Ration Card.

• Verification of the E-Ration Card can be conveniently done online through its Embedded QR code or by entering the E-Ration Card number on the official Department website. This allows for seamless authentication by anyone at any time.
• Having a QR code on the front and a Barcode on the back facilitates scanning when accessing food grains at the Fair Price Shop.
• The unique Family ONORC ID Number is printed on the cards for future reference.
• A Digitally Verified Signature from the Food & Supplies department is added to validate the authenticity of the card.
• The Holographic Symbol on the front of the card displays its active/de-active status when printed.
• E-Ration Card holders have the option to download a digital copy of their card from the Department’s website.
• Upon approval, beneficiaries can access food grains from the Ration Shop starting the next working day.
• E-Ration Card holders need not carry a physical or paper copy of their Digital Ration Card when visiting the Ration Shop. Instead, they can present either a printed copy on plain paper or display a soft copy on their mobile device to collect food grains.

You were charged Rs.75/Card(Inclusive GST & Postage Charges) because

• we offer our services without requiring any login OTP or registration.
• Additionally, we guarantee delivery through registered post across West Bengal within 3-7 days after a successful order.
• Please take a look at the previous FAQ to know about our card’s main features.

As per government guidelines, E-Ration Card holders have the option to download and print their card from the official government portal. They can choose to print it on regular paper, photo paper, or a PVC card according to their preference.

Our service specifically offers PVC printing for those who prefer a durable card format. To apply, individuals simply need to provide their card details, delivery address, and contact number.

We provide the same printing service with extra features on durable PVC cards. So, we believe that our service does not require any specific government permission, as it is aimed at providing PVC printing for E-Ration Card holders according to their preferences.

After receiving orders from residents, ercard.in delivers the printed Ration Card to India Post within 2 working days (excluding the request date). The Digital PVC Ration Card is dispatched to residents at their registered address, as provided during the order, via SPEED/REGISTERED POST Service within 3-7 days.