Quick steps
- Open the CG food department siteGo to fcs.cg.gov.in. If you typed the old khadya address, it will move you here by itself.
- Tap राशनकार्ड की जानकारीThis Hindi link means ration card information. It opens the card search page.
- Choose card number or AadhaarPick the search type and type your ration card number or the Aadhaar of a member. Fill the captcha if asked.
- Read the card and membersOn screen you get the holder's name, the category, the dealer and all family names. Check spellings and ages.
- Print or save itUse the print option of your browser and choose Save as PDF, or print directly at a centre.
Open Food department, ChhattisgarhOfficial site, opens in a new tab
CG ration card download starts on the Chhattisgarh food department site, where the link राशनकार्ड की जानकारी opens a search that takes your ration card number or Aadhaar and shows the card with all members, ready to print. The old khadya.cg.nic.in address now sends you to this same site, fcs.cg.gov.in, so bookmarks and blog links still lead to the right place.
This page brings the Chhattisgarh steps together: the card copy, card categories, eKYC, new applications through the Gram Panchayat or urban body, and status. For the village wise list, see our CG ration card list guide, and for other states, ration card online services.
At a glance
- Department site
- fcs.cg.gov.in
- Card search
- राशनकार्ड की जानकारी
- Search with
- Ration card number or Aadhaar
- Old address
- khadya.cg.nic.in redirects here
- Apply at
- Gram Panchayat or urban body office
- Toll free
- 1800 233 3663
CG ration card download: what you see on screen
The search page is in Hindi and English mixed. After you submit, the result usually shows the ration card number, the name of the head of family, the card category, the fair price shop, the address and a table of members with their relation and age. If the server is busy you may see a service unavailable message; wait a few minutes and try again rather than pressing the button many times.
Ration card online check Chhattisgarh by Aadhaar
If you do not know the card number, enter any member Aadhaar. This only works when that Aadhaar has been linked to the card. A blank result usually means the link is missing, and the shop dealer or the food inspector can help you seed it. Other causes of a failed lookup are listed in our page on getting a card copy with Aadhaar.
Card types in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh issues several state card types on top of NFSA: Antyodaya, Priority, Nirashrit for destitute people, cards for persons with disability, and general APL cards. Each type has its own colour, but the colour scheme has changed over time, so go by the type printed on the card or shown on the search result. Our ration card types page explains the national categories.
CG ration card ekyc online and status check
Every member has to complete Aadhaar eKYC. It is done on the ePoS machine at your fair price shop, or through the central Mera eKYC app where it is allowed. The deadline has been pushed more than once, so finish it now rather than waiting. For a CG ration card ekyc status check, ask the dealer to look up each member on the machine, or see whether the online card result marks that person as done. When fingerprints do not match, the eKYC help page lists what to try.
CG ration card online apply
In Chhattisgarh a fresh card request is handed to the panchayat secretary in rural areas, or to the nagar nigam, nagar palika or nagar panchayat office in urban areas. The application cum declaration form, and a separate form for general APL cards, can be downloaded from the department site. Fill it, attach Aadhaar of every member, address proof and a photo of the head of family, and submit it at the local office. Card renewal has been done in special drives through an app or portal, so watch for notices at the Panchayat.
Ration card CG status check
We could not find an open online tracker for fresh Chhattisgarh applications. Keep the receipt from the Gram Panchayat or urban body and ask them about progress. Once approved, your card will start showing in the card search with your Aadhaar. The general advice on our application status page still helps.
Chhattisgarh services on this site
- CG ration card list: village wise and shop wise lists, and how to find your family when you do not know the card number.
- Correcting a ration card: fixing names, ages and members.
- Mera Ration app: check entitlement and nearby shops for NFSA cards.
Fixes for common CG problems
| Problem | Reason | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Service unavailable page | Server load | Retry after some time |
| Old khadya link | Address changed | It redirects; if not, type fcs.cg.gov.in |
| Aadhaar search empty | Aadhaar not linked | Get it seeded at the shop or office |
| Member shown inactive | eKYC not done | Do eKYC at the shop |
Questions people ask
How do I download my CG ration card?
Open राशनकार्ड की जानकारी on the food department site, enter your card number or Aadhaar, then print that page to PDF.
Does khadya.cg.nic.in still work?
It redirects to fcs.cg.gov.in, the current food department site, so the card search and reports are now there.
How can I check CG ration card eKYC status?
Ask your dealer to check each member on the ePoS machine. Where the search result shows an eKYC mark, you can also see it there.
Can I apply for a CG ration card online?
The forms are on the department site, but the application is submitted at the Gram Panchayat or urban body office. Renewal drives have used an app or portal.
How do I find my name in the CG village list?
Use our CG ration card list guide, which walks through district, block, village and shop.
What is the Chhattisgarh food helpline?
The toll free number is 1800 233 3663 for complaints about cards and shops.