Big Relief! Punjab Ration Card
Punjab government has officially started the distribution of Ration Cards in July 2025 across multiple cities of the province. This initiative aims to ensure subsidized food items for eligible families under the Ehsaas Ration Program. 🛒🍚
If you’re wondering how to get your Punjab Ration Card, whether your city is included, and how to check your eligibility, this article will give you every new and verified detail about the ongoing distribution process.
✅ Latest Highlights – Punjab Ration Card 2025
The Punjab Ration Relief Card Program is part of the Chief Minister Punjab’s poverty reduction initiative, launched to support deserving families in getting discounted food items like flour, oil, ghee, pulses, and sugar through registered utility stores and kiryana shops.
📆 Distribution Start Date: July 8, 2025
🏙️ Phase 1 Cities: Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur & others
🎯 Target: Over 1.5 million families in Phase 1
🏙️ List of Cities Where Distribution Has Started
Here is a list of cities where the Punjab Ration Card 2025 distribution is currently active:
| City Name | Distribution Status | Centers Active | Contact Helpline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore | ✅ Started | 34 | 042-111-333-267 |
| Faisalabad | ✅ In Progress | 28 | 041-9200111 |
| Multan | ✅ Ongoing | 22 | 061-9200381 |
| Rawalpindi | ✅ Active | 19 | 051-9200055 |
| Bahawalpur | ✅ Started | 15 | 062-2884481 |
| Sargodha | ✅ Active | 12 | 048-3725530 |
| Gujranwala | ✅ Distribution On | 16 | 055-9200312 |
| Rahim Yar Khan | ✅ Started | 10 | 068-9230090 |
| Dera Ghazi Khan | ✅ Ongoing | 8 | 064-9260535 |
| Sahiwal | ✅ Started | 7 | 040-9200084 |
📢 Note: More districts will be included in the Phase 2 expansion expected in August 2025.
🧾 Who is Eligible for the Ration Card?
To qualify for the Punjab Ration Card, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Registered under BISP, Ehsaas, or Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA)
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Monthly household income less than Rs. 30,000
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CNIC must be valid and not expired
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Must not own a large vehicle or land above government-set limits
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Residing in any city within Punjab Province
📲 How to Apply and Check Your Eligibility
You can easily check your eligibility using these methods:
🔹 Via SMS
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Type your 13-digit CNIC
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Send it to 8123
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You’ll receive your eligibility status within minutes
🔹 Online Portal
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Visit: https://ehsaas.punjab.gov.pk
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Enter your CNIC
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Click “Check Status.”
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Follow the instructions for card collection if approved
📦 What You’ll Get with the Ration Card
Once you receive your card, you’ll be entitled to monthly ration subsidies, including:
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🥖 Flour (Atta) at Rs. 648 per 10kg bag
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🛢️ Cooking Oil/Ghee at 30% discount
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🍚 Rice & Pulses at subsidized rates
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🧂 Basic groceries from registered kiryana stores
The card can be used at Utility Stores or Ehsaas Ration Shops for monthly purchases.
🚨 Important Instructions for Beneficiaries
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Bring your original CNIC while collecting the ration card
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Do not pay anyone — the card is provided free of cost
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In case of complaints, contact the district control room or helpline
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If you’ve already received your card, start using it immediately
🎯 Final Thoughts
The Punjab Ration Card July 2025 distribution is a powerful step toward ending hunger and supporting low-income families. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss out on this essential aid. Check your status through SMS or online, and collect your ration card from the nearest center.
Stay informed, avoid agents or middlemen, and spread the word among your community. 💳🍲