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The Central and State Governments have taken steps to bring transparency in the Public Distribution System (PDS) and curb fake beneficiaries. Ration Card e-KYC Has been made mandatory. If you have not yet completed this process, your family’s name may be cut off from the list or you may stop receiving ration.
It is a matter of relief that now you do not need to stand in long lines near the Kotdar. You can accomplish this through face authentication while sitting at home using your smartphone.
Why is Ration Card e-KYC necessary?
The main goal of the government is to ‘clean’ the PDS system. The following is ensured through e-KYC:
Confirmation of Eligibility: To ensure that the card member is alive and the actual eligible person is receiving the benefit.
Filtering out fake names: To stop ration being issued in the name of the same person in two places or in the name of the dead.
Transparency: Making the system completely digital and corruption free.
Step-by-step method to do e-KYC from mobile
Under Digital India, it has now become very easy to do KYC using ‘Face Authentication’ technology. For this follow the steps given below:
Download essential apps: First from Google Play Store ‘My eKYC’ And ‘Aadhaar FaceRD’ Install the app. (Note: Aadhaar FaceRD app works in the background for face scan).
Login and Verification: Open the ‘Mera eKYC’ app, select your state and enter your 12 digit identification number. An OTP will come on your linked mobile number, fill it and verify.
Face Scan (Face KYC): Now select the ‘Face e-KYC’ option given on the screen. Stand in a well-lit area and place the mobile camera in front of your face. Blink your eyes as instructed.
Success message: As soon as the system matches your face with the Aadhaar data, it will appear on the screen “KYC Success” The message will come.
Important Dates and Offline Options
Last date: The deadline for e-KYC may vary according to states. For example, by increasing it in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar 30 April 2026 Has been done till now.
Biometric Options: If you are not able to do KYC through the app, then you can do it by going to your ration dealer (kotedar). e-POS machine But this process can also be completed for free by biometrics.
Note: of family each member It is mandatory to have separate e-KYC. If only 3 out of 5 family members have KYC, then only those 3 people will get their share of ration. Therefore, ensure the KYC process of the entire family in time.
