The Haryana state administration has initiated the issuance of ration cards for all resident categories. These cards are color-coded as follows: Green for Above Poverty Line (APL) families, Yellow for Below Poverty Line (both State BPL and Central BPL) households, Pink for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries, and Khaki for Other Priority Households (OPH). Eligible residents can now apply for their respective Green, Yellow, Pink, or Khaki ration cards online and download the necessary forms based on their classification.
The government plans to issue new ration cards to approximately 8.3 million families, benefiting roughly 100 million people across the state. Those falling under the BPL, AAY, and OPH categories can access subsidized food grains like rice, wheat, and sugar through local Public Distribution System (PDS) outlets. This guide provides comprehensive details on obtaining and downloading the application forms for APL, BPL, AAY, and OPH ration cards.
Overview of Haryana Ration Card Color Categories
To simplify beneficiary identification and reduce administrative confusion, the Haryana government has introduced four distinct colors for ration cards. Please verify your eligibility category before submitting your application:
| Beneficiary Class | Ration Card Color |
|---|---|
| Above Poverty Line | Green (APL) |
| State Below Poverty Line | Yellow (State BPL) |
| Central Below Poverty Line | Yellow (Central BPL) |
| Antyodaya Anna Yojana | Pink (AAY) |
| Other Priority Households | Khaki (OPH) |
Downloading Ration Card Forms for Haryana
Below are the instructions for accessing and downloading APL, BPL, AAY, and OPH application forms in PDF format. You can find the official portal for these forms here: https://haryanafood.gov.in/en-us/Forms/Forms-for-Public-Use
Application Form for APL (Green) Ration Cards
Direct Download Link for APL Ration Card Form: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3194cf6c2de8e00c05fcf16c498adc7bf/uploads/2021/07/2021073045-1.pdf
A sample view of the APL (Green) application form is provided below: