Dadra & Nagar Haveli Ration Card 2026: How to Apply, Eligibility and Required Documents

• Issuing authority: Food and Civil Supplies Department, Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
• Official portal: dnh.nic.in
• Application mode: Online And Offline
• Card types: AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana), PHH (Priority Household), APL (Above Poverty Line)
• Aadhaar linking: Mandatory for all family members
• ONORC: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu NFSA cardholders can use their card at any Fair Price Shop across India

A Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu ration card is an official document issued by the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to eligible households. It entitles cardholders to purchase essential food commodities at subsidised rates from authorised Fair Price Shops under the Public Distribution System (PDS) and the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

Beyond food security, the ration card serves as valid identity proof and address proof for accessing government services and welfare schemes across Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu and India.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu was formed as a single Union Territory in January 2020 by merging the two former UTs. The UT has three geographically distinct areas — Dadra & Nagar Haveli (enclaved within Gujarat and Maharashtra), Daman (coastal Gujarat), and Diu (island off Gujarat coast). Ration card services are administered uniformly across all three areas by the UT Administration. The UT has a significant migrant worker population from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other states working in its industrial belt.

• Must be a permanent resident of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
• Must not hold an active ration card in the UT or any other state
• Annual income must be within the limits set for the applicable card category
• Aadhaar card must be available for all family members for linking
• Newly married couples can apply for a new separate card

Keep the following documents ready before beginning your application:

• Aadhaar card of the head of family and all family members
• Proof of permanent residence in the UT (electricity bill, water bill, or rent agreement)
• Income certificate from competent authority
• Passport-size photographs of the head of household
• Domicile certificate confirming UT residency
• Surrender certificate (if migrating from another state)

Ensure all documents are current and that names match exactly across Aadhaar and other identity proofs to avoid processing delays.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu was merged into a single Union Territory in January 2020. Ration card services are managed by the UT Administration and are accessible both online through the official portal and offline at the local Food and Civil Supplies office.

Step-by-step application process:

1. Visit the official DNH & DD Administration portal at dnh.nic.in
2. Navigate to the Food and Civil Supplies section
3. Select 'New Ration Card Application' and register or log in with your Aadhaar-linked credentials
4. Fill in the application form with all family member details and Aadhaar numbers
5. Upload required documents — Aadhaar copies, income certificate, domicile certificate, and photographs
6. Submit the application and note the reference number
7. For offline applications: visit the nearest Food and Civil Supplies office in your region (Silvassa, Daman, or Diu) with all documents
8. Collect the acknowledgement receipt for status tracking

1. Visit the DNH & DD Administration portal at dnh.nic.in
2. Navigate to the Food and Civil Supplies section
3. Enter your application reference number or Aadhaar number to check status
4. Alternatively, contact the local Food and Civil Supplies office in Silvassa, Daman, or Diu

Adding a family member (newborn, newly married spouse, or migrated member):

1. Visit the DNH & DD Administration Portal portal at dnh.nic.in or the nearest supply office
2. Navigate to the member addition service
3. Fill in the new member's details and Aadhaar number
4. Attach supporting documents — birth certificate for newborns, marriage certificate for spouse
5. Submit and collect the acknowledgement

Removing a family member (due to death, marriage, or migration):

1. Visit the portal or supply office and obtain the member removal form
2. Fill in the details and reason for removal
3. Attach supporting documents — death certificate, marriage certificate, or migration proof
4. Submit and collect the acknowledgement number for tracking

1. Visit the official DNH & DD Administration Portal portal at dnh.nic.in
2. Log in using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and OTP
3. Navigate to 'Ration Card Download' or 'e-Ration Card'
4. Select your card and click Download to save a PDF copy
5. The digital ration card is also available on DigiLocker — search for the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu on the DigiLocker app

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu NFSA ration card holders can collect food grains from any Fair Price Shop across India under the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme — particularly useful for the large migrant worker population.

The ONORC scheme allows migrant workers, students, and travelling families to access their entitled food grains at any PDS shop in the country. The Mera Ration mobile app helps ONORC beneficiaries locate nearby Fair Price Shops.

Regional office confusion after merger: Since the merger in 2020, some residents are unsure which office to visit. Silvassa handles Dadra & Nagar Haveli region records, Daman handles the Daman region, and Diu handles the island region — all under the same UT Administration.

Name mismatch between Aadhaar and ration card: Correct the name in Aadhaar first at the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra, then update the ration card at the supply office or online portal.

Application rejected: Check the rejection reason on the portal. Common reasons include income above the eligible limit, duplicate application, or missing documents. Correct and reapply.

Ration not received at Fair Price Shop: Contact the 1967 helpline. File a grievance through the state PDS grievance portal if the issue persists.