Ration Will Be Stopped After April 30 Without e-KYC: Here’s What You Need to Do Immediately
If you are a ration card holder and avail subsidized grains from government ration shops, it’s crucial that you update your e-KYC before April 30, 2025. As per recent government orders, failing to do so will result in the suspension of your ration benefits.
Ration Card Holders Urged to Complete e-KYC by April 30
In a stern advisory, Jabalpur Collector Deepak Kumar Saxena emphasized that e-KYC is now the top priority for all ration card holders. He clarified that families who do not complete the KYC process before the deadline will no longer be eligible to receive monthly essentials like wheat, rice, salt, and cooking oil from ration shops.
The Samagra ID and Ration Card must be fully updated. The Samagra ID includes data of every family member and determines the monthly ration entitlement.
How to Do Ration Card e-KYC Online from Home
For those with smartphones and internet access, e-KYC can now be completed through the Mera e-KYC mobile app. Here’s how:
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Download the Mera e-KYC app from the Play Store or App Store.
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Login using your Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
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Enter OTP to verify your identity.
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Complete the e-KYC process by following the in-app prompts.
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Confirmation message will be sent once the process is successfully completed.
Offline Method for Rural Areas Without Smartphone Access
For individuals without smartphone or internet access, e-KYC can be done at the nearest ration shop using biometric verification (fingerprint scan). Make sure to carry the Aadhaar card of each family member listed on the ration card.
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To remove a family member, present the death certificate.
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To add a new member, provide a birth certificate.
Government’s Strict Move Against Fake Ration Cards
The government has identified several irregularities, including the use of fake ration cards and claims in the name of deceased individuals. The e-KYC drive is aimed at ensuring that only genuine and eligible beneficiaries continue to receive ration benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
Avoid disruption in your ration supply—complete your e-KYC before April 30, 2025.
