AePDS MP: Madhya Pradesh Ration Card and ePoS Portal Guide
A plain-language, independent guide to Madhya Pradesh's Aadhaar enabled ration system: which official portal does what, how the patrata parchi works, how to finish e-KYC, and where to complain.
- Andhra Pradesh epos.ap.gov.in
- Assam our guide
- Bihar our guide
- Chhattisgarh epos.cg.gov.in
- DNH & DD aepds.dnh.gov.in
- Delhi our guide
- Goa epos.haryanafood.gov.in
- Gujarat ipds.gujarat.gov.in
- Haryana epos.haryana.gov.in
- Himachal Pradesh epds.co.in
- Jammu & Kashmir epos.nic.in
- Jharkhand aahar.jharkhand.gov.in
- Karnataka ahara.kar.nic.in
- Kerala epos.kerala.gov.in
- Madhya Pradesh our guide
- Maharashtra mahaepos.gov.in
- Odisha www.foododisha.in
- Punjab epos.punjab.gov.in
- Rajasthan food.raj.nic.in
- Sikkim epos.haryanafood.gov.in
- Tamil Nadu tnpds.gov.in
- Telangana our guide
- Tripura epostr.gov.in
- Uttar Pradesh fcs.up.gov.in
- Uttarakhand uk.dhaanyapurti.nic.in
Links as listed on nfsa.gov.in. Full directory
Guides
- epos.mp.gov.inAePDS MP Portal Reports Explained
- AePDS RC DetailsCheck Ration Card Beneficiary Details
- MP Ration Card Download and Details Check
- MP Ration Card ListDistrict-wise Beneficiary List
- Khadyan Parchi MP (Patrata Parchi)Check and Download
- MP Ration Card ApplyEligibility Slip Application
- MP Ration Card Eligibility Categories
- MP Ration Card e-KYCProcess, Deadlines and Status
- Ration Mitra MP (rationmitra.nic.in)Portal Guide
- MP Ration Card Helpline Number and Complaint
- AePDS Portals of All StatesOfficial Links
- AePDS Delhiepos.delhi.gov.in Ration Card Details
- AePDS TelanganaRation Card Status and ePoS Reports
- AePDS Biharepos.bihar.gov.in Ration Card Reports
- AePDS Assamepos.assam.gov.in and RCMS Assam
- One Nation One Ration CardHow Portability Works
- Mera Ration App 2.0Features and How to Use
- How to Apply for a New Ration Card (Any State)
- Ration Card TypesAAY, PHH, BPL and APL Explained
- What AePDS means
- Aadhaar enabled Public Distribution System
- Official AePDS MP portal
- epos.mp.gov.in
- Ration cards in MP
- 1,31,34,379 (AAY 13,90,673; PHH 1,17,43,706) per nfsa.gov.in, updated 13 Oct 2026
- Fair price shops / ePoS
- 24,713 shops; 25,103 operational ePoS (nfsa.gov.in)
- Helplines
- 181 (CM Helpline), 1967, 1800-3456-194
- About this site
- Independent guide, not a government website
Please read this first: AePDS MP Guide (aepdsmp.net) is an independent information website. It is not run by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, or the National Informatics Centre (NIC). The word "AePDS" in our domain name describes the topic we explain. It does not mean we are the AePDS portal. We do not issue ration cards, we do not do e-KYC, and we never ask for your ration card number, Samagra ID, Aadhaar number or OTP.
In Madhya Pradesh, ration is given at fair price shops (FPS, राशन दुकान) through a system called AePDS. Families who are eligible get a patrata parchi (पात्रता पर्ची, eligibility slip) linked to their Samagra family, rather than an old style ration card booklet. This guide explains every official portal in simple steps, tells you honestly where information is unconfirmed, and points you to the real government links so you can check things yourself.
हिंदी में सारांश
यह वेबसाइट (aepdsmp.net) एक स्वतंत्र जानकारी गाइड है, यह मध्य प्रदेश सरकार या NIC की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट नहीं है। AePDS का मतलब है आधार आधारित सार्वजनिक वितरण प्रणाली, जिसमें राशन दुकान पर ePoS मशीन से अंगूठा लगाकर राशन मिलता है। nfsa.gov.in के अनुसार मध्य प्रदेश में 1,31,34,379 राशन कार्ड और 24,713 उचित मूल्य दुकानें हैं। मध्य प्रदेश में समग्र परिवार आईडी से जुड़ी पात्रता पर्ची दी जाती है। नई पर्ची के लिए आवेदन ग्राम पंचायत या नगरीय निकाय के वार्ड कार्यालय में होता है। प्राथमिक परिवार को प्रति सदस्य 5 किलो और अंत्योदय परिवार को 35 किलो अनाज हर महीने मिलता है। शिकायत के लिए 181 पर कॉल करें। अपना OTP या आधार नंबर किसी अनजान व्यक्ति को कभी न दें।
What is AePDS in Madhya Pradesh?
AePDS stands for Aadhaar enabled Public Distribution System. At the ration shop, the dealer uses an ePoS machine (electronic point of sale). You place your finger on the scanner, your Aadhaar is checked, and only then is ration issued. Most states pair this machine with an electronic weighing scale. If fingerprints fail, the fallbacks are iris scan, an OTP to the Aadhaar linked mobile, or face authentication.
The model began in Andhra Pradesh, which an NIC article from October 2015 called the first state to run ePoS in 100% of its fair price shops. Other states later adopted it. In Madhya Pradesh, about 22,000 ration shops were on Ae-PDS by October 2019, according to a 2020 news report. Today the central portal nfsa.gov.in reports 25,103 operational ePoS devices in MP and 4,88,403 across India.
The state AePDS website, epos.mp.gov.in, publishes reports from these machines: how many cards each shop serves, what was sold, and how much stock is left. Read our epos.mp.gov.in report guide for a walkthrough.
MP ration card numbers at a glance
These figures come from official and news sources. Official figures are stated plainly; news figures are marked.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ration cards in MP | 1,31,34,379 (AAY 13,90,673; PHH 1,17,43,706) | nfsa.gov.in, page updated 13 Oct 2026 |
| Fair price shops | 24,713 (co-op societies 22,461; SHG 1,709; other 543) | nfsa.gov.in |
| Operational ePoS | 25,103 | nfsa.gov.in, updated 13 Oct 2026 |
| Families served, Mar 2026 | 1,24,34,000 families | As reported by ETV Bharat, Apr 2026 |
| e-KYC completed | 4.97 crore beneficiaries (93%) | As reported by AajTak, Dec 2025 |
News reports in February 2026 described about 1.28 crore families and roughly 5.23 crore people covered in MP across 28 categories. Counts change every month as names are added and removed, so treat any number as a snapshot.
Official MP ration portals and what each one does
Madhya Pradesh uses several government websites. This table lists the ones linked from the central portal nfsa.gov.in. Always type these addresses carefully, or open them from nfsa.gov.in, to avoid look-alike sites.
| Portal | Address | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| AePDS MP (FPS automation) | epos.mp.gov.in | ePoS transaction, sales and stock reports |
| Ration Mitra | rationmitra.nic.in | District-wise ration card summary, patrata parchi page |
| Food department | food.mp.gov.in | Department information |
| CM Helpline / MP Samadhan | cmhelpline.mp.gov.in | Complaints (also reachable on 181) |
| Supply chain (IAeSCM) | scm.mp.gov.in | Stock movement to shops, payments |
For more detail, see our guides to Ration Mitra (rationmitra.nic.in) and to the AePDS MP report pages. If you live in another state, our AePDS portals of all states page lists the official links found on nfsa.gov.in.
Patrata parchi: MP's eligibility slip
MP issues a patrata parchi (eligibility slip), sometimes called khadyan parchi, linked to the family's Samagra Family ID. Ration Mitra has an official page titled "पात्रता पर्ची प्राप्त करें" (get eligibility slip). Its exact fields were not confirmed when we researched it, so read our khadyan parchi guide for the commonly described steps and the honest caveats.
To get a new slip, the official form "राशन पात्रता पर्ची हेतु आवेदन" is submitted to the Gram Panchayat in villages or the urban body ward office in towns. See how to apply for an MP ration card and who is eligible.
What you get: entitlements
According to the MP State Civil Supplies Corporation (mpscsc.mp.gov.in), the entitlements are:
- Priority households (प्राथमिक परिवार): 5 kg foodgrain per member per month.
- Antyodaya (AAY): 35 kg per family per month.
- Salt: 1 kg per family. Double-fortified salt in 89 tribal blocks, iodised salt elsewhere.
- Sugar: Rs 20 per kg, for AAY families only.
Grain is free under PMGKAY. The Union Cabinet decided on 29 Nov 2023 to give free foodgrains to about 81.35 crore NFSA beneficiaries for five years from 1 Jan 2024. Our ration card types page explains AAY and PHH.
How to use this guide: common tasks
Most visitors want one of these things. Follow the matching steps.
- Check if your family is listed: start with the district summary on Ration Mitra, then see MP ration card list.
- Get a copy of your slip: read MP ration card download for the patrata parchi page and the Mera Ration app.
- Look up card details on AePDS: see AePDS RC details.
- Finish e-KYC: go to your ration shop or use the Mera eKYC app if fingerprints fail. Details in MP ration card e-KYC.
- Take ration in another district or state: see One Nation One Ration Card.
- Complain: call 181 or use our MP ration helpline page.
Government screens change often. If a menu name in our guide does not match what you see, look for a similar word (for example "Report", "पात्रता पर्ची" or "RC Details"), or ask at your ration shop or Janpad / urban body office.
Stay safe: scams and fake websites
- Never share your OTP or Aadhaar number with an unknown caller, SMS or WhatsApp message, even if they say they are from the food department.
- Ration card work is done at the ration shop, the Gram Panchayat or ward office, Lok Seva Kendra, or on official .gov.in and .nic.in websites. Be careful with agents who promise a card for money.
- Do not pay extra money for e-KYC at the ration shop beyond any charge officially allowed. If someone asks, complain on 181.
- This website does not collect any personal data and has no login. If a site asks for your Aadhaar and claims to be "AePDS MP", check the address bar first.
Frequently asked questions
Is aepdsmp.net the official AePDS MP website?
No. aepdsmp.net is an independent guide. The official AePDS MP portal is epos.mp.gov.in, and ration card details for MP are on rationmitra.nic.in. Both are listed on the central government portal nfsa.gov.in. We do not issue cards, do e-KYC or collect any personal data, so never send your Aadhaar, Samagra ID or OTP to this site or anyone claiming to represent it.
What is the full form of AePDS?
AePDS means Aadhaar enabled Public Distribution System. Ration is issued at the fair price shop only after the beneficiary's Aadhaar is checked on an ePoS machine, usually by fingerprint. If fingerprints fail, iris, OTP on the Aadhaar linked mobile or face authentication can be used. The system started in Andhra Pradesh and was later adopted by other states, including Madhya Pradesh.
How many ration cards are there in Madhya Pradesh?
The central portal nfsa.gov.in shows 1,31,34,379 ration cards in MP (13,90,673 AAY and 1,17,43,706 priority household cards), on a page updated 13 Oct 2026. The same page lists 24,713 fair price shops. The numbers are updated as states report, so the figure you see on the portal may be slightly different.
Does MP give a ration card or a patrata parchi?
Madhya Pradesh issues a patrata parchi (eligibility slip) linked to the family's Samagra Family ID rather than a traditional ration card booklet. People still call it a ration card. The slip can be looked up through the official Ration Mitra page titled 'पात्रता पर्ची प्राप्त करें'. New slips are applied for through the Gram Panchayat or the urban body ward office.
Which helpline should I call for an MP ration problem?
For complaints, call 181, the CM Helpline, which nfsa.gov.in also lists as the PDS grievance channel. 1967 is the food and PDS helpline listed for MP. The MP food department's toll-free number on scm.mp.gov.in is 1800-3456-194. For problems taking ration in another state under One Nation One Ration Card, the national helpline is 14445.
Is e-KYC still required for MP ration?
Yes, e-KYC links each member to Aadhaar and is required to keep receiving ration. As reported by AajTak in December 2025, 93% of MP beneficiaries had finished it. Under the TPDS Amendment Order 2025, as reported, e-KYC is to be repeated every five years. We found no fixed MP deadline for 2026, so ask your ration shop.
Sources: nfsa.gov.in: Madhya Pradesh state page · nfsa.gov.in: total FPS and operational ePoS · NIC Informatics: AP ePoS article · MPSCSC: PDS entitlements · PM India: PMGKAY cabinet decision · AajTak: MP food department report, Dec 2025. Checked 14 October 2026. Rules change: always confirm on the official portal.