Under the Digital India Mission, the government is working to make services online and transparent. As part of this effort, several important rules have been introduced for ration card holders.
These rules aim to improve transparency in ration distribution and ensure that benefits reach the right people.
One of the most important rules is e-KYC, which has now become mandatory for ration card holders.
The Bihar government has announced that those who do not complete e-KYC by the given deadline will stop receiving ration. Below are the complete details about this process.
What is e-KYC and Why is it Necessary?
e-KYC is a digital identity verification process. In this process, ration card holders must register their identity card details, mobile number, and biometric information such as thumb impressions.
The main purpose of e-KYC is to prevent fraud in ration distribution and ensure that food grains reach only genuine beneficiaries.
It also helps the government make the ration system more transparent and stop fake beneficiaries from taking advantage of the scheme.
Because of these reasons, e-KYC has become mandatory for every ration card holder in Bihar.
Last Date for e-KYC and Its Importance
The Bihar government has set February 28, 2026, as the last date to complete e-KYC.
If any ration card holder fails to complete e-KYC by this date, they may be removed from the ration distribution system. Without e-KYC, no one will be eligible to receive ration.
Therefore, all ration card holders are advised to complete the e-KYC process as soon as possible to avoid any problems or inconvenience.
How to Complete e-KYC for Ration Card
The easiest way to complete e-KYC is to visit the nearest Public Distribution System (PDS) shop with your ration card and Aadhaar card.
At the shop, the dealer will use an e-POS machine to verify your biometric details. This verification is done through fingerprints or iris scanning.
You do not need to pay any fee for this process. The service is completely free, as it is provided by the government to ensure that every beneficiary can easily complete e-KYC without any difficulty in getting ration.
Helpline Numbers for Assistance
If you face any problem or need information about the e-KYC process, you can contact the helpline numbers issued by the Bihar government. These helpline services are free and help resolve your queries.
You can call the following numbers for assistance:
1800-3456-194
14445
1967
Support is available from morning to evening, so that any issues during the e-KYC process can be solved easily.
