AP Smart Ration Card List 2025 : Check your name in the new smart ration card list
AP Smart Ration Card List 2025: The Andhra Pradesh (AP) government has announced good news for ration card beneficiaries across the state. Like the Telangana government, the AP coalition government is now focusing on issuing new smart ration cards (AP Smart Ration Card). The ration cards are being distributed to eligible citizens of the state between August 25 and August 31, 2025. The Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Department has made special arrangements for the smooth distribution of these smart ration cards, which will provide transparency, efficiency and convenience to all beneficiaries.
How many beneficiaries will get the new smart ration cards?
According to officials, the Andhra Pradesh government will distribute a total of 1,45,97,486 new smart ration cards. With this, the total number of ration card beneficiaries in the state has reached 4,29,79,897. These new ration cards are not just replacements, but come with modern features to make the system more transparent and secure.
Features of AP New Ration Card List 2025
The newly launched smart ration cards are equipped with advanced technology and enhanced security measures. Some of the key features are:
Family photo – helps in clear identification.
Names of all family members – listed for transparency.
Unique QR code – for easy verification and access of ration card details
Tamper-proof security design – prevents forgery or fraud
With these improvements, beneficiaries can easily check their family details online and ensure smooth delivery of ration supplies.
When will the supply of ration on the new cards start?
Beneficiaries holding the new smart ration cards will be able to get their ration supplies from September 2025.
The government has also fixed fixed timings for the distribution of ration items every month:
Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This will enable citizens to plan their visits conveniently without crowding at ration shops.
Special provisions for senior citizens & disabled
The AP government has taken special care to help the weaker sections of the society.
Senior citizens above 65 years
Disabled beneficiaries receiving government pensions
Ration items will be delivered directly to their doorsteps between August 26 and August 30 every month.
This door step delivery system will reduce the burden on senior citizens and disabled citizens, ensuring comprehensive access to food security.
How to check your AP Smart Ration Card details online?
If you want to check whether your name is included in the New Ration Card List 2025, you can do it online in a few steps:
Visit the official website: https://aepos.ap.gov.in/SRC_Trans_Int.jsp
Enter your ration card number in the given field.
Click on the submit button
Your ration card details including the details of the family head and members will appear on the screen.
You can download and print the ration card for future use.
AP Smart Ration Card Distribution 2025 Highlights
Distribution Dates: August 25 to August 31, 2025
Total Smart Ration Cards Issued: 1,45,97,486
Total Beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh: 4,29,79,897
Features: Photo ID, family members’ names and QR code for security
Ration Collection Timings: 1st to 15th of every month, 8 am to 12 noon and 4 pm to 8 pm.
Special Facility: Home delivery of ration items to senior citizens and disabled beneficiaries.
Conclusion
By replacing old ration cards with smart cards, the state aims to eliminate counterfeiting, reduce fraud and ensure that essential supplies reach the right people.
If you are a beneficiary, check your details online and collect your new smart ration card within the scheduled dates. From September, all ration items will be distributed only through new smart cards.