Is your ration card going to be closed? It is very important to know this new rule of the government:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Ration Card eKYC : There is a very big and important news for ration card holders. If you also take advantage of the government’s free grain scheme, then this news is directly related to you. The government has implemented a very important rule related to ration card, if not fulfilled, your ration may stop getting. The name of this important work is eKYC,

The government has made it clear that it is mandatory for every ration card holder to get eKYC of his card done. The last date for this has also been fixed. If you do not complete this work before this date, your name may be removed from the list.

Why is this eKYC important?

This question must be coming in your mind that why is the government doing all this. There are some big and important reasons behind this:

• Removing fake people: There are many people who are availing the benefits of the scheme wrongly or by making more than one ration card. With eKYC, all such fake cards will be automatically closed.
• Benefits to the right person: Its purpose is to ensure that food grains are received only by those who are rightfully entitled to them.
• ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’: This step also strengthens the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme, so that you can get your share of ration in any corner of the country.

How to get your eKYC done? Is it possible to sit at home?

Now coming to the most important question, how will this eKYC happen? There are two ways to do this, but the easiest and surest way is to go to the ration shop and get it done.

1. At the ration shop (the easiest way):
This is the most direct and reliable method.

• you just need your ration card And Aadhar card You have to go to your nearest government grocery shop (kotedar).
• There the dealer has a PoS (Point of Sale) machine.
• The dealer will enter your ration card number and then you will have to place your finger on the biometric device installed on the machine.
• As soon as your fingerprint matches with your Aadhaar, your eKYC process will be completed. You do not have to pay any money for this work.

2. Online from home (this facility is not available in every state):
Some states have also provided the facility of online eKYC on the website of their food supply department.

• For this you will have to go to the official website of the Food Department of your state.
• Find the link of ‘Ration Card eKYC’ there.
• After clicking on the link, you will have to enter your ration card number and Aadhar card number.
• An OTP will come on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar, after entering which your eKYC can be completed.

Important thing: Online facility is not available in every state. Therefore, it is best that you go to your ration dealer once and get the eKYC done, so that there is no mistake.

What will happen if eKYC is not done?

The government has given clear instructions that those who do not get eKYC done by the stipulated date, they will stop getting the benefits of the scheme. Their name can be removed from the beneficiary list.

Therefore, do not delay at all. If you or any member of your family has not yet got eKYC done, then go to your ration dealer today and get this important work done, so that you and your family continue to get the ration.