India
Ration cards have been an important part of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India. On the basis of their economic condition, people can buy goods like food grains, sugar and kerosene with the help of their ration cards.
They are three types of ration card:
- Antyodaya ration cards, issued to the poorest of the poor.
- Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards.
- Above Poverty Line (APL) cards.
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