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News India Live, Digital Desk: Taking another big step towards Digital India, the Government of India has added a new and very useful feature ‘Mera Ration’ in the UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) app. With the launch of this facility, now about 80 crore beneficiaries of the country will not have to visit government offices or Ration Dealers for information to ration. According to the latest report of March 11, 2026, this feature will make the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ (ONORC) scheme more accessible especially for the migrant workers. 5 key features of the ‘Mera Ration’ feature (Key Features)Ration Eligibility (Entitlement Check): Users can see how much wheat, rice or other grains they are entitled to get under the quota. Nearby Ration Shop (Nearby FPS): Through the app, you can easily find the location of government ration shops (Fair Price Shops) around you. Transaction History: Complete details of when and how much ration you have taken in the last 6 months will be available on the app. Transparency and SMS Alert: After biometric verification. As soon as you receive the ration, a confirmation message will come on your phone, which will prevent ration theft or black marketing. Aadhaar Seeding Status: You can also check which of your family members’ Aadhaar cards are linked to the ration card. How to use ‘Mera Ration’ on UMANG App? (Step-by-Step Guide)If you want to avail this new service, follow these steps:Step 1: Download UMANG App from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.Step 2: Register through your mobile number and OTP and set 4 digit MPIN.Step 3: Search by typing “Mera Ration” in the ‘Search bar’ given above on the home page of the app.Step 4: Now click on ‘Department of Open the ‘Mera Ration’ section under ‘Food & Public Distribution’. Step 5: Enter your ration card number or Aadhaar number. After this, the complete information of your card will appear on the screen. Who will benefit the most? This feature is a boon for those people who go from one state to another for work. Through ‘Mera Ration’, they can locate their nearest government shop and get their entitled ration irrespective of their state.