Maharashtra - Apply for Below Poverty Line Certificate


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ProcedureEdit


The rural development & Panchayat raj department, the government of Maharashtra provides online facility to user for applying below poverty line certificate. User can read the instructions and fill the form. Online service is provided by the government to save time of the user. However, user can fill the form online and take the print of the filled form and can submit it in person to the gram sevak, at Gram Sevak office.
Apply Online

  1. To apply online, the applicant shall follow the given aaple sarkar link: Link and click on the "New User? Register Here" tab.
  2. From the given options, select any one mode to create User ID and Password.
  3. Now verify UID or Create your own user profile using OTP verification on your mobile.
  4. A new page will open up where the applicant has to fill up all the personal detail(Name, D.O.B, Age, Gender, etc) in the portal.
  5. Now enter the address as per the document.
  6. After that provide mobile number and OTP, PAN No., UID No., and confirm password.
  7. Now upload a photograph between 5kB to 20kB in JPEG format.
  8. Now choose from the drop now menu any one of the Proof of Identity.
  9. Finally provide a Proof of Address by clicking from the menu on screen.
  10. Click on the declaration box and then click the "Register" tab.
  11. Now login with the user credentials.
  12. After login, click Link and then click on “Apply”.
  13. The applicant will get an application displayed.
  14. Fill up the application form correctly and pay the requisite fee.
  15. On completion, the applicant will be notified.
  16. You can check the status of the application in the portal by signing in with User ID and password.



Apply through Mobile APP:

  1. To apply via app, the applicant shall download the app from the given link: Link
  2. Select the preferred language
  3. A list of options will be provided from which the applicant must choose the concerned department
  4. Now a list of services will be displayed from which the applicant must select the required service
  5. The applicant must also provide the nature of service verification and click on “Apply” to proceed to verification
  6. Once verified, the applicant will be informed about the further process.



Apply Through Centres:

  1. To apply for Below Poverty Line Certificate through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre/sewa kendra. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
  2. Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  3. An application form can be obtained through the kiosk operator upon visiting the centre.
  4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
  5. Submit the application form with “Required Documents” to the office. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
  6. The operator will process the application online.
  7. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
  8. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page and collect the receipt.
  9. An ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
  10. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the permission will be granted according to the application.



Apply in Person:

  1. Applications can also be made in-person through the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department offices and sub-offices through the following link:
  2. You will be able to find the office location information and contact information under the following link :office Contacts
  3. You can also go to “Your Zilla Parishad” section on the website :Contactsand get the contact and office information.
  4. Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. After the authorities validate your application and the documents that are submitted they will initiate the process for issuing Below Poverty Line Certificate.
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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Id proof like voter ID card/ adhaar card
  • Income proof for BPL certificate
  • Citizens proof
  • Aadhaar Card
  • BPL Self declaration
  • Age Proof/ Birth Certificate
  • Address proof like electricity bill, water bill, telephone bill, passport, bank passbook first page, ration card, passport

Keep all the documents in scanned form like JPEG, GIF and PDF, so that it can be uploaded while making online application on the website. If submitting in person, xerox copies needs to be attached.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

  • Office Locations and Contacts can be obtained from the following link: Contact Information
  • Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra Development services: Refer Link
  • Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India:contacts

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FeesEdit

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ValidityEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

The service can take 5 working days for issue of the certificate. Applicant needs to carry their application id at Gram Sevak office time at the time of certificate collection.

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Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

With BPL ration card the person gets subsidized food on discounted price. He/she may also be eligible for various schemes from the government. There are several schemes that can be availed if the person has the BPL card/certificate, details can be obtained through the following link: Schemes related Information

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