One Nation One Ration Card

The “One Nation One Ration Card” program, or ONORC for short, aims to provide nationwide portability for ration cards. This means that those who benefit from the National Food Security Act (NFSA) can access their foodgrains from any fair price shop (FPS) across the country, regardless of where they are.

Detailed Overview:

• Nationwide Portability: This scheme allows beneficiaries to access their foodgrain entitlements from any Fair Price Shop (FPS) across India, using their current ration card and Aadhaar for authentication.

• Aadhaar Seeding: The scheme hinges on linking beneficiaries’ ration cards to their Aadhaar numbers, making biometric authentication at FPSs a breeze.

• Targeted Beneficiaries: The ONORC scheme is especially beneficial for migrant workers and others who frequently relocate.

• Seamless Access: Beneficiaries can simply provide their ration card number or Aadhaar number at any FPS to get subsidized foodgrains.

• Technology-Driven: This initiative is powered by an IT-driven system, which includes the installation of ePoS devices at FPSs and the use of biometrically authenticated ePoS transactions.

• Helpline: A helpline number (14445) is available for any questions or issues related to the scheme.

• Implementation: The Department is rolling out this scheme for the nationwide portability of ration cards under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

How it Works:

1. Aadhaar Seeding: The initial step is to connect the beneficiary’s ration card with their Aadhaar number.

2. ePoS Devices: Fair price shops (FPSs) are fitted with electronic point of sale (ePoS) devices that allow for biometric verification.

3. Biometric Authentication: Beneficiaries can verify their identity using their fingerprints or iris scans at any ePoS-enabled FPS.

4. Foodgrain Access: Once authenticated, beneficiaries can collect their entitled foodgrains from any FPS across the country.