Food Security & RationOnline & Offline

How to Apply for Khadya Sathi

খাদ্য সাথী

Complete step-by-step application guide for Khadya Sathi (খাদ্য সাথী), covering eligibility snapshot, mandatory documentation, submission procedures, and official portal links.

Application Mode:Online & Offline

Application Fee:Free of Cost (No application fee)

Processing Time:15 to 30 working days

Total Steps:6 Steps

1. Who Can Apply?

Full Criteria

Permanent resident of West Bengal holding an active digital ration card
Entitlements and foodgrain quotas depend on specific card category (AAY, PHH, SPHH, RKSY-I, RKSY-II)
Ration card must be linked with Aadhaar / active in the Food & Supplies PDS database

2. Documents You May Need

Aadhaar Card of Family MembersMandatory

Aadhaar card copies for biometric authentication and mobile linking.

Address & Residential ProofMandatory

Residential proof document if applying for new ration card or address modification.

Existing Ration Card / Reference NumberOptional

Ration card number or acknowledgment slip for services and status tracking.

3. Step-by-Step Application Process

Visit Official Food & Supplies Portal

Access the official portal at food.wb.gov.in or visit a nearby Bangla Sahayata Kendra (BSK).

Select Desired Ration Service / Form

Choose the appropriate digital service (New Card, Correction, Aadhaar Linkage, or Surrender).

Provide Details & Upload Documents

Fill in household member details and upload required supporting documents.

OTP & Aadhaar Verification

Authenticate application using mobile OTP and Aadhaar biometric authentication where required.

Track Application Status Online

Use the generated application number to track verification status on the official portal.

Collect Entitlement from Assigned FPS / Duare Ration

Upon approval, collect your monthly foodgrain entitlement from your assigned Fair Price Shop or Duare Ration camp.

4. After Applying & Status Tracking

Following submission, your application and submitted documents are verified by the designated block or department officials. Processing typically completes within 15 to 30 working days.

Offline Submission Center: Duare Sarkar Camp / BDO Office / Municipality Office

Track Application Status

Important Warnings & Advice

•Khadya Sathi is a food-security/PDS initiative, not a direct cash-benefit scheme.
•Ration benefits and foodgrain quantities depend on the specific ration-card category.
•Do not rely on old ₹2/kg historical information as the current universal entitlement.
•Duare Ration operates within the PDS network to provide doorstep commodity delivery.
•Use the official Food & Supplies portal (food.wb.gov.in) to verify your current entitlement and digital services.
•Official toll-free helpline numbers for assistance are 1800 345 5505 and 1967.

5. Official Government Portals & Sources

Department of Food & Supplies, Government of West BengalDepartment of Food & Supplies, Government of West Bengal

Open Official Portal