Rashan Card 2025 — Complete Guide to Application

The Rashan Card 2025 program is a social welfare initiative launched to help low-income families by providing essential food items at subsidized rates. It aims to support financially vulnerable households and ensure food security across the province.

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Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Rashan Card in 2025, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Permanent Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Punjab.
• Valid CNIC: A valid and unexpired computerized national identity card (CNIC) is required.
• Income Limit: Monthly household income should generally be below Rs. 50,000.
• Non-Government Employee: Applicants should not be government employees or tax filers.
• Previously Registered Families: Households already registered under earlier relief programs may automatically be considered and may not need to reapply.

Required Documents

When applying, ensure you have the following:

• Original CNIC of the applicant (and CNICs of family members, if applicable)
• Mobile number registered in your name
• Proof of residence (such as an electricity or gas bill, or rent agreement)
• Proof of income (salary slip or a self-declared affidavit if unemployed)
• Passport-sized photographs

How to Apply

There are multiple ways to apply for the Rashan Card 2025:

1. Online Application

Applicants can fill out a digital form by providing CNIC number, family information, and income details. Required documents must be uploaded during the process.

2. SMS Registration

Applicants can send their CNIC number (without dashes or spaces) via SMS to the designated code. A confirmation message will indicate eligibility status or further instructions.

3. Offline / In-Person Application

Visit the nearest service center or union council office to collect and submit the application form. Submit the completed form along with the required documents.

Application Review and Card Issuance

• Once submitted, the application is reviewed within approximately 15 to 20 working days.
• Applicants will receive a confirmation SMS regarding approval or rejection.
• If approved, the applicant will be guided on how to collect the card or how to start receiving subsidized ration benefits.

Benefits of the Rashan Card

Holders of the Rashan Card 2025 will be entitled to:

• Discounted prices on essential items like flour, sugar, cooking oil, lentils, and rice
• Monthly ration packages or fixed subsidies through designated stores
• Easier access to subsidized goods without the need for long queues or manual verification
• Improved food security for families most in need

Important Tips

• There is no fee to apply. Avoid giving money to any agent or middleman.
• Ensure your CNIC is valid and not expired before applying.
• Your mobile number should be registered under your name for verification purposes.
• If you were already part of earlier government aid programs, check your eligibility — you may already be in the system.

FAQs — Rashan Card 2025