The process of getting ration card E-KYC done is going on. Those ration card holders who have not done this work till now should complete it soon. Otherwise the benefits received from ration card will stop. The last date for e-KYC is 31 December.
Earlier the last date for getting eKYC done was fixed as 31 September 2024, which was extended to 31 November. After this it was extended till 31 December.
Ration card holders still have enough time left. So get your e-KYC done by the deadline. If you do not do this, the free rice and wheat you get will stop.
Ration card is E-KYC i.e. Know Your Customer. The reason behind getting it done is to verify the identity of ration card holders and eliminate fake ration cards.
By completing the KYC process, only those who are eligible will get the benefit. If the fake ration card is in someone's name, then it can be cancelled.
KYC will bring transparency in ration services and this will improve the ration card services. It also shows whether the scheme is reaching the needy or not.
You can complete your KYC online from home. You can also get this work done by going to the ration dealer.
To get KYC done, you will need Ration Card, Aadhar Card, PAN Card (optional), Voter ID (optional), Passport (optional), Bank Passbook.
You can check the status of your ration card online or by visiting the ration shop.
If you are facing any problem in the KYC process, you can contact the concerned authorities.