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Patna. The Bihar government is running a special campaign to expedite the provision of ration cards to eligible families in the state. A large number of people are also applying for new ration cards. However, during this campaign, a problem to a crucial document has surfaced, causing thousands of applications to be pending. Therefore, if you are also preparing to obtain a new ration card, it will be beneficial to understand the necessary rules before applying.

Problems to caste certificate of married women

The biggest challenge in ration card applications is obtaining caste certificates for married women. Under the current system, caste certificates are issued based on a woman’s maternal address, while ration card applications after marriage are submitted using the in-laws’ address. Consequently, in many cases, document matching and verification are not completed on time, resulting in pending applications.

Poor families are facing additional hardship

This process is having the greatest impact on economically weaker families. Many women have to repeatedly visit the regional office in their parents’ hometown to obtain caste certificates. If the parents’ home is in another district, the travel, time, and additional expenses are even more challenging. This situation is also becoming a financial burden for families dependent on employment.

There is not much problem in income and housing

According to administrative officials, income and residential certificates are relatively easy to obtain locally. However, the separate process for caste certificates prevents application files from being processed. Despite verification, many applications are still awaiting approval due to the lack of this single document.

There is a growing demand to simplify the process

People in rural areas say the process for obtaining caste certificates for married women should be simplified and made more convenient. Implementing an alternative system for document verification could provide relief to thousands of families. This would also speed up the ration card process and ensure timely access to government ration scheme benefits for those in need.