APL RATION CARD: - Above Poverty Line This is issued to the families coming above the poverty line. Under APL Ration Card the color of ration card is saffron color.  BPL RATION CARD: - Below Poverty Line This is issued to families living below the poverty line. This type of ration card is either pink or red.  AAY: - Antyodaya It is issued to people belonging to economically weaker section. This type of ration card is found yellow.