Ration card holders got a big shock, names of 12 lakh people were removed from the list, has your card also been cancelled?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Nowadays the government is busy in making the ration distribution system (PDS) completely transparent. The only objective is to ensure that food grains reach only those who are truly poor and need ration. In this context, the biggest ‘cleansing’ campaign has been launched so far, in which the names of about 12 lakh people have been removed from the list.

Why did the government take this step?

There is no single reason behind this, but many reasons together have given rise to such a huge figure:

• No KYC (e-KYC): For the last several months, the government has been banging the drum saying that you should get your ration card e-KYC done. The names of those who did not take it seriously are now disappearing from the list.
• Ineligible people: There were many people who were not eligible for the ration card – such as those who already had luxury cars, big houses in the city or had a good income. Such people were easily identified in data cross-checking.
• Ghost Beneficiaries: Many such cards were circulating which were either fake or in the names of people who had died.

Now how to find out whether your name is in the list or not?

There is no need to panic, it is very easy to check and you can do this from your mobile sitting at home:

1. First of all, go to the official website of ‘Department of Food and Logistics’ (NFSA) of your state.
2. There ‘Ration Card Details’ Or ‘Beneficiary List’ Click on the option.
3. Select your district, block and your gram panchayat or municipal body.
4. Now the complete list of your area will open in front of you. Here you can check your name and ration card status.

What to do if the name has been deleted?

If you feel that your name has been deleted by mistake and you are eligible for ration, then do not panic. You can apply by going to your nearest ‘Supply Office’ or Tehsil. If you lodge a complaint with your Aadhar card and income proof and get the KYC done again, your name can be added again.

our advice
Ration card is not only for free food grains but also works as an address proof for many government schemes. Therefore, it is very important to keep your ‘digital identity’ in order. Meet your Kotedar today or check the list online.

Were you also getting KYC messages? Please tell us your problem and opinion in the comments so that others can also become aware.