UP Ration Card e-KYC: If you reside in Uttar Pradesh, this news could be critical for you. The Uttar Pradesh government is providing free rations to eligible ration cardholders. To ensure the continuation of the ration distribution process, it has been made mandatory for all members to complete their e-KYC. According to the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, ration cardholders who have not completed their e-KYC may face difficulties in receiving their rations.
Previously, many individuals were unable to complete their e-KYC due to server-related issues. However, the e-KYC process has now resumed. Ration cardholders who have not yet completed the e-KYC for themselves or their family members should do so as soon as possible. Notably, there is no cost involved; cardholders can complete the e-KYC free of charge at a nearby government-authorised ration shop. Let’s look at the process in detail.
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What is the purpose of the Ration Card e-KYC process?
The government conducts e-KYC to verify the identity of all eligible individuals listed on a ration card. This helps determine whether the person receiving the ration benefits is truly eligible. To address this issue, it has been made mandatory for ration cardholders to complete the e-KYC for themselves and their family members. Verification is required for all family members aged 5 and above.
How to complete e-KYC at a ration shop
If you are unable to use the mobile app, you can complete the process by visiting your nearest government-authorised ration shop.
Simply follow the easy steps provided to complete it. For this process, you first need to visit your nearest government ration shop.
Take your Aadhaar card and ration card with you.
Ask the retail shop dealer (kotedar) to perform the e-KYC.
The dealer will then verify your Aadhaar using an e-PoS (Point of Sale) machine.
You will need to provide your fingerprint on the machine.
Once this is done, the verification process will be complete, and the e-KYC will be finalised.
Keep the receipt safe after the process is complete.
Complete your e-KYC from home using your mobile.
You can also complete the e-KYC for your ration card from the comfort of your home.
To do so, first download the ‘Mera e-KYC’ app.
Additionally, install the ‘Aadhaar Face RD’ app.
Open the ‘Mera e-KYC’ app and select your state.
The app will then verify your location.
Next, the family member must enter their Aadhaar number.
Provide all the requested information and complete the OTP verification.
Then, perform the face authentication (facial verification).
Once verified, your e-KYC will be complete.
You can follow the same process to complete the e-KYC for other family members as well.
e-KYC is free of charge.
The e-KYC process, provided by the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, is completely free. No one, including the ration shop dealer, is permitted to charge any money for it. If anyone demands payment, the beneficiary can contact the toll-free number 1967. Alternatively, a complaint can be filed by visiting the official portal of the Department of Food and Civil Supplies.