Attention Ration card holders should do this work immediately, otherwise the name will be removed from the list.

Ration Card KYC: KYC is also very important to avail the benefits of government schemes. Recently, the Food Department has made it mandatory to get E-KYC done so that only eligible people get its benefit. If you do not complete your KYC on time, your ration card may be closed and the government facilities you get may be stopped. The process of getting this done is quite simple, completing which is very important for every card holder.

What does KYC mean?

• The real meaning of ration card KYC is to confirm the true identity of the ration card holder.
• This is a scheme of the Government of India to know whether the person taking ration is genuine or not.
• Its main objective is to remove fake and wrongly made ration cards from the list.
• This will bring transparency in the system and government help will reach only the needy and eligible people.

Why is it necessary to get KYC done for ration card?

• This will ensure that government ration is provided only to those who are truly entitled to it.
• Those fake names and cards which are availing ration benefits wrongly will be removed from the system.
• It will help the government to know that the subsidy money is reaching directly to the poor and needy people who need it the most.
• With KYC, all services related to ration card will become completely online, which will speed up the work.
• There will be transparency in the entire process which will eliminate irregularities and corruption during ration distribution.

What are the benefits of getting KYC done?

• Concession on government ration will be available only to those who have completed their KYC.
• By getting KYC done, all government schemes and services related to ration card reach you easily.
• If you want to use the online facilities of ration card, then it is mandatory to get KYC done.
• This identifies fake ration cards and helps in preventing theft or misuse of ration cards.

How to do online KYC of ration card?

• First of all go to the National Food Security Portal (nfsa.gov.in) or your state’s PDS portal.
• Click on the option ‘E-KYC’ or ‘Aadhaar Linking’ on the website.
• Enter your ration card number and Aadhar card number.
• An OTP will come on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar, fill it and verify it.
• After uploading all the information and necessary documents, press the submit button, your KYC will be completed.

How to do ration card offline KYC?

• Go to your nearest government ration shop.
• Ask the dealer there to get e-KYC done.
• Provide your fingerprint or eye scan at the e-POS machine.
• Your KYC will be updated as soon as your identity is verified by the officer.

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What documents will be required for KYC?

• ration card
• Aadhar card
• PAN Card (optional)
• Voter ID (optional)
• Passport (optional)
• bank passbook