Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is India's youngest Union Territory - formed on January 26, 2020 through the merger of two former UTs: Dadra and Nagar Haveli (headquartered in Silvassa) and Daman and Diu. The UT spans three geographically separate districts across 603 sq km. Its Food and Civil Supplies Department was established in 1962 and the NFSA was implemented here from December 2015. A detail specific to this UT that no other state has: the monthly PHH entitlement is split between two grains - each person receives 2.2 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg plus 2.8 kg of wheat at Rs. 2 per kg totalling 5 kg. New ration card applications are processed through the central nfsa.gov.in portal and the AePDS portal at epos.ddd.gov.in manages all FPS distribution data.
- UT Main Portal: ddd.gov.in - department directory, schemes, forms, notices
- Helpline Directory: ddd.gov.in/helpline
- Departments: ddd.gov.in/departments
- Grievance: pgportal.gov.in
- AePDS Portal: epos.ddd.gov.in - RC data, FPS details, transactions
- RC Details (NFSA): nfsa.gov.in/RC-Details
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Dept., UT of DNH and DD |
| UT Portal | ddd.gov.in |
| AePDS Portal | epos.ddd.gov.in |
| Grievance Portal | pgportal.gov.in |
| Apply Online | At District Food and Civil Supplies Office (offline) or via District office |
| UT Formed | January 26, 2020 (merger of DNH + DD) |
| Dept Established | 1962 |
| NFSA Implemented | December 2015 |
| 3 Districts | Dadra and Nagar Haveli (Silvassa), Daman, Diu |
| PHH Grain Split (unique) | 2.2 kg Rice @ Rs.3/kg + 2.8 kg Wheat @ Rs.2/kg per person per month |
| Total PHH Entitlement | 5 kg per person per month |
| AAY Entitlement | 35 kg per family per month at subsidised rates |
| PDS Helpline | 1967 (Toll Free) |
Why This UT Has a Different Grain Distribution Pattern
Most states distribute either rice or wheat as the primary grain. What makes DNH and DD unique is that the PHH entitlement is deliberately split between both grains. Each eligible person receives 2.2 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg and 2.8 kg of wheat at Rs. 2 per kg every month. This reflects the dietary mix of the local population - the tribal Bhil communities in Dadra and Nagar Haveli eat both rice and wheat, while the coastal Daman and Diu population consumes both. This dual-grain distribution at fixed proportions is confirmed from the official Food Security and Functional ePOS page published on the official ddd.gov.in portal.
Background - The 2020 Merger and Its Impact on Ration Cards
Before January 26, 2020, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were two separate Union Territories with separate PDS systems. After the merger, the Food and Civil Supplies Department was unified into one administration under the UT headquartered at Daman. Existing ration card holders from both territories retained their cards. The AePDS system at epos.ddd.gov.in now covers all three districts - Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman, and Diu - as a single administrative unit. Ration Card applications and services for all three districts go through the unified system.
Types of Ration Card
| Type | Who Gets It | Monthly Entitlement |
|---|---|---|
| PHH (Priority Household) | BPL families identified under NFSA - includes tribal households in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, fishing communities in Diu, and low-income families in Daman | 2.2 kg Rice at Rs.3/kg + 2.8 kg Wheat at Rs.2/kg per person per month |
| AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) | Poorest of the poor - no stable income, Bhil tribal families with no land, coastal labourers, widows with no support | 35 kg food grains per family per month at lowest subsidised rates |
| NPHH (Non-Priority Household) | Families above the poverty line. Card serves as official identity and address proof. No food grain subsidy. | No food grain subsidy. Card valid as identity and address document. |
Who Can Apply
- Must be a permanent resident of any of the three districts - Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman, or Diu
- Must not already hold a Ration Card anywhere in India
- Income criteria for PHH and AAY categories as set by the UT administration
- Aadhaar of all family members is mandatory for application and Aadhaar seeding
- Applicants relocating from another state must submit a surrender or deletion certificate from their previous state's food department
- DNH has a large migrant worker population from Gujarat and Maharashtra working in industrial units in Silvassa - these workers must have valid residence proof in DNH to apply
Documents You Need to Apply
- Aadhaar cards of all family members
- Proof of residence in DNH or DD - electricity bill, water bill, or rent agreement showing the district address
- Identity proof - Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Driving Licence
- Income certificate (for PHH and AAY categories)
- Passport-size photographs of all family members
- Bank account details of the head of family linked to Aadhaar (for DBT if applicable)
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
- Surrender or deletion certificate from previous state (for those relocating to DNH or DD)
- For newborn: birth certificate
- For marriage addition: marriage certificate
How to Apply Online via nfsa.gov.in
For new Ration Card applications, visit the District Food and Civil Supplies office for your district. Check the department directory at ddd.gov.in/departments for the Food and Civil Supplies department contact details:
- Visit the District Food and Civil Supplies Office in your district - Silvassa for DNH, or the respective offices in Daman and Diu.
- Office contact details are available at ddd.gov.in/helpline.
- Collect and fill the application form with all family member details, income information, and Aadhaar details.
- Attach all required documents and submit.
- Collect the acknowledgement receipt with your Application Number for tracking.
How to Apply Offline
- Visit the District Food and Civil Supplies office for your district:
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli: District Food and Civil Supplies Office, Silvassa
- Daman: District Food and Civil Supplies Office, Daman
- Diu: District Food and Civil Supplies Office, Diu
- Collect the application form, fill it with all family details.
- Attach all required documents.
- Submit and collect the acknowledgement receipt with Application Number.
How to Check Ration Card Data and Transactions
For ration card details using your RC number, visit the NFSA central portal:
- AePDS Portal: epos.ddd.gov.in - enter your RC number to check registered card details, FPS data, and monthly transactions
- RC Details (NFSA): nfsa.gov.in/RC-Details - check Aadhaar seeding status for all members
- District Food Office: Visit your district Food and Civil Supplies office for FPS-wise list - contact at ddd.gov.in/helpline
How to Download Your Ration Card
- Go to digilocker.gov.in or open the DigiLocker app.
- Log in with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Search for Ration Card and select the issuer as Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- Enter your ration card number and district.
- Click Get Document. Your ration card is saved in DigiLocker and can be downloaded as PDF.
UT Food Commission
A separate UT Food Commission has been constituted for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu under the National Food Security Act. The Commission serves as the quasi-judicial body for hearing appeals against orders of District Grievance Redressal Officers. If your grievance at the district level has not been resolved, you can escalate to the UT Food Commission. Details are at ddd.gov.in/departments under the Food and Civil Supplies department.
Aadhaar Seeding and ONORC
Dadra and Nagar Haveli hosts one of the largest industrial estates in western India, with thousands of migrant workers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and UP working in factories around Silvassa. These workers typically hold ration cards from their home states. Under ONORC, they can collect their entitled grain at DNH FPS shops using Aadhaar authentication. DNH and DD residents working in Surat, Mumbai, or other Gujarat/Maharashtra cities can similarly collect their ration there. Aadhaar seeding is mandatory for all family members - visit your nearest FPS for biometric seeding. If biometric fails, OTP on Aadhaar-linked mobile is used.
How to File a Grievance
- PDS Helpline: 1967 (Toll Free)
- UT Food Commission: Contact details at ddd.gov.in/helpline
- NFSA Central Grievance: nfsa.gov.in/Grievance
- District Food Office: Visit your district Food and Civil Supplies office - Silvassa (DNH), Daman, or Diu
- UT Portal: ddd.gov.in - department contacts and notices
Official Portals and Useful Links
- UT Portal - ddd.gov.in (Schemes, forms, notices, directory)
- AePDS DNH&DD - epos.ddd.gov.in (RC details, FPS data, transactions)
- Departments - ddd.gov.in
- Helpline Directory - ddd.gov.in
- NFSA RC Details - nfsa.gov.in
- NFSA Grievance - nfsa.gov.in
- Public Grievance Portal - pgportal.gov.in
- Download Ration Card - DigiLocker
PDS Helpline: 1967
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Processes are subject to change by the DNH&DD Administration. Always refer to ddd.gov.in and nfsa.gov.in for the latest official information.
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