Written By: Mobin
Madhya Pradesh government has removed 15 lakh fake ration card beneficiaries through e-KYC verification. Check if your card is still valid!
Aadhaar-based e-KYC exposed deceased beneficiaries and those who hadn't collected rations for 4 months. 83 lakh cards still pending verification.
Investigation revealed duplicate cards, deceased beneficiaries still receiving rations, and systemic leaks. e-KYC is plugging these loopholes.
From January-April 2025, 15 lakh fake names were removed. The cleanup continues as more ineligible beneficiaries are identified.
Local bodies update Samagra portal with death/marriage data. The Food Department then removes these names from ration lists monthly.
84% e-KYC completed statewide. Indore leads (92%) while Bhind lags (75%). Government targets 100% verification soon.
MP distributes 2.9L tons grains monthly (1.74L rice + 1.16L wheat). Govt wants to adjust ratios based on beneficiary preferences.