What is another word for ration card?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈaʃən kˈɑːd] (IPA) 
A ration card is a document that entitles its holder to get a certain quantity of essential food items from government-run fair price shops at a subsidized rate. In India, it is also known as a PDS (Public Distribution System) card. Synonyms for ration card include food card, subsidy card, welfare card, essential commodities card, and supply card. Governments in various countries issue these cards to poor and eligible citizens as a means of providing food security. In some regions, these cards have been replaced by mobile-based systems or electronic benefit transfer (EBT) programs that provide digital subsidies, but the term ration card is still widely used.
