There is big news for ration card holders. The government has made it compulsory to complete eKYC for all members listed on the ration card. The government has clearly said that doing eKYC only for the head of the family is not enough. If eKYC is not done for everyone, the ration card may be cancelled, and free wheat and rice will also stop.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), the government gives free ration to poor families. So, it is very important for all ration card holders to complete their eKYC.

This information was shared by the Department of Food and Public Distribution on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

Ration Card Will Be Cancelled Without eKYC

There is important news for ration card holders. The Department of Food and Public Distribution has said that free ration under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana is your right, and this right will be protected only through eKYC. All members listed on the ration card must complete their eKYC. If not done, the ration card may be cancelled, and free wheat and rice will also stop. Aadhaar-based verification is now needed for every member, not just the head of the family.

Why eKYC Is Important and How to Do It

The government wants to make sure that only the right people get a ration. That’s why eKYC is being done. It links the ration card with Aadhaar to check the real identity of the person.

To complete eKYC, visit your nearest ration shop. The shopkeeper will take your Aadhaar number and scan your fingerprint. This takes only a few minutes.

The PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana started in March 2020 during COVID-19 to give free food grains to the poor. Right now, about 80.67 crore people are getting free wheat and rice through this scheme. It works under the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system. The government has extended the scheme until December 2028.