Individuals who are getting free ration are encountering fresh hurdles due to the government’s requirement of e-KYC for all recipients. Ration dealers are tasked with verifying each consumer unit through fingerprinting by June 30. In the development block, there are 76 government ration shops distributed among 71 panchayats.
Those receiving free rations will soon encounter added difficulties since the government has mandated that all beneficiaries must undergo e-KYC. Ration dealers have been tasked with verifying each consumer unit through fingerprint authentication by June 30.
In the development block, there are 76 government ration shops spread across 71 panchayats. The new government requirement has posed difficulties for providers of rations. During the period of June 1 to June 30, all dealers are required to conduct e-KYC for each unit listed on every ration card, utilizing Aadhaar for verification. Failure to complete the e-KYC process will result in the loss of ration for any unit.
Ration vendors encounter difficulties with the e-KYC procedure.
Ration dealers are worried that fingerprint problems on the machines are already leading to congestion at distribution points. Confirming the authenticity of each unit will pose a challenge. Conflicts with customers can occur during the verification process. Dealers, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that if they authenticate each unit using fingerprints, many ration card holders may not have their fingerprints recognized, leading to the loss of their ration.
Rural Families Face e-KYC Challenges as Migrants Return Home
In numerous villages, the majority of residents have moved to urban areas such as Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Mumbai for employment, leaving their families to depend on ration distributions for sustenance. Now, after hearing about the new e-KYC requirement from their families, numerous migrants are getting ready to go back home to fulfill the process.
Migrants Returning Home for e-KYC Amid Ration Requirements
In numerous villages, most residents have moved to cities like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Mumbai for employment, leaving their families to manage with the ration supplies. Now, many of these migrants are planning to return home to complete the e-KYC process after being informed by their families.