Ration Card: If you are using government ration or any related scheme, make sure to complete this important task by June 30.
The government has made e-KYC (electronic Know Your Customer) mandatory for all ration card holders.
The final deadline is June 30, 2025, which means only four days are left. If you fail to complete the e-KYC by this date, your ration card may get cancelled, and you will stop receiving free or subsidized ration.
Why is e-KYC for Ration Cards Important?
The government wants the ration distribution system to be transparent and free from corruption.
It has been noticed that some people misuse the system by using fake ration cards or take benefits despite being ineligible.
In a few cases, people continue to take ration even after the death of the cardholder.
To fix these problems, the government started the e-KYC process, where the identity of the ration card holder and family members is linked to their Aadhaar cards.
This ensures that only the right and deserving people get the benefits.
Deadline Extended from March 31 to June 30
Earlier, the last date for e-KYC was March 31, 2025. But many people couldn’t complete it due to technical issues and lack of awareness. So now, the new deadline is June 30, 2025.
How to Complete e-KYC?
1. Offline Method
Visit your nearest ration shop or Common Service Centre (CSC).
Bring your ration card and Aadhaar cards of all family members.
Biometric verification will be done through POS machine using thumb or face scan.
Your ration card will be linked with Aadhaar.
2. Online Method
Download Mera Ration or Aadhaar Face RD apps.
Enter your Aadhaar number and verify with OTP.
Use your phone camera to scan your face.
Once completed, your e-KYC will be successful.
What Happens if e-KYC is Not Done on Time?
Your ration card may be cancelled.
You will stop receiving government scheme benefits.
Your name may be removed from the beneficiary list.
You will have to reapply to restore the benefits.
If Your Name Gets Removed
Visit the nearest food supply office or ration shop.
Reapply with correct documents.
Fix any mistakes in documents like wrong Aadhaar or mobile number.
If you depend on government ration or schemes, complete your e-KYC soon. It is free and takes very little time.
Keep Aadhaar and ration cards of all your family members ready. If needed, take help from your nearest Jan Suvidha Kendra.
This step is part of the government’s effort to ensure that help reaches the right people at the right time.
