Add or Remove a Name in UP Ration Card

When you need to add or remove a name

Common reasons to add a member:

• A child is born in the family.
• A daughter-in-law joins the family after marriage.
• A family member was left out when the card was first made.

Common reasons to remove a member:

• A member has died.
• A daughter has married and moved to her husband's family.
• A member has moved away permanently and wants a separate card in another place.
• A name appears twice, on your card and on another card.

Remember one central rule: under the TPDS (Control) Amendment Order, 2025 (as reported in July 2025), no person can hold a separate ration card before reaching 18. So a young adult who wants a new card of their own must be at least 18. If you are not sure whether your family qualifies at all, read our guide on UP ration card eligibility.

How the process usually works in UP

Third-party guides say that additions, removals and other changes are made by filling a modification form at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) and submitting it with documents. New card applications in UP also go through Jan Seva Kendras, where the operator submits them on the UP e-District portal and gives a reference ID, according to a Tribune report from September 2024. We could not confirm the exact official modification process on the live UP portals, so treat the steps below as a general outline.

1. Check the current card first. Look up your card on the official portal and note exactly who is listed. Our UP ration card list guide shows how.
2. Visit a Jan Seva Kendra or your supply office. Ask which form is used for adding or removing a member, and which documents they need for your case.
3. Fill the modification form. Write names exactly as they appear on Aadhaar.
4. Attach documents. Carry originals and self-attested copies.
5. Collect the receipt or reference ID. Keep it safe. You will need it to track the request.
6. Track the request. Use the application status option described in our UP ration card status guide.
7. Do e-KYC for the new member. Once the name is added, the member may need to give a thumbprint on the ePoS machine at the ration shop.

If the office tells you something different from this outline, follow what the office says. Procedures and menu labels change.

Documents people are commonly asked for

There is no confirmed official document list for UP changes. For new applications, third-party guides name Aadhaar of all members, passport-size photos, a bank passbook, residence proof, income certificate, electricity bill, gas connection receipt and a mobile number. For changes to an existing card, the type of document depends on the reason. The table below is a practical starting point only. Confirm the list at the Jan Seva Kendra before you go.

Under the 2025 central order, for children under 5, Aadhaar is collected where available, and e-KYC must be done within one year of the child turning 5.

Removal of names by the department

Names can also be removed without your request. Under the TPDS (Control) Amendment Order, 2025, cards with no grain lifted for 6 months are temporarily disabled, followed by field verification and e-KYC within 3 months. A Jhansi district report (Amar Ujala, August 2025) said units without KYC would be suspended for 3 months and then deleted. In 2025, UP deleted 5.97 lakh ineligible cards, according to a Rajya Sabha reply reported by ETV Bharat in March 2026.

If a name was removed by mistake, go to your supply office with Aadhaar and your card details, and ask how to restore it. Doing e-KYC on time is the simplest way to avoid this. See our UP e-KYC guide.

Can you add a member through the Mera Ration app?

The Mera Ration app is made by the National Informatics Centre for One Nation One Ration Card. Mera Ration 2.0 was launched on 20 August 2024 with more features, as reported in the news. Some third-party guides and app reviews mention managing family members in the app, but this is not confirmed as an official feature, and it is not confirmed for UP. Do not rely on the app alone for adding or removing a name. Use the Jan Seva Kendra or supply office route, and use the app only to view details if it works for you.

Avoid agents and scams

• Never share an OTP or your Aadhaar number with an unknown caller who says they will add a name for you.
• Be careful of websites that look like government sites and ask for card or Aadhaar details. Use only the official portals listed below.
• Do not pay extra money to a dealer or middleman to add a name. Ask the supply office what charges, if any, officially apply at a Jan Seva Kendra.
• The government does not charge for e-KYC at the ration shop beyond what is officially allowed. If someone demands money, note the shop number and complain. Our helpline page lists the numbers.

After the name is added

Once a member is added, the family's monthly quota rises. For a PHH card, each added unit means 5 kg more grain a month, free under PMGKAY for five years from 1 January 2024. Check the new total using our UP ration entitlement guide. If the ration shop still gives the old quantity after the change shows on the portal, ask the dealer to check the ePoS entry, then contact the supply office.