The government has planned to make a major change under the Ration Card Scheme. Now ration card holders can be given wheat, rice and gram along with a cash amount of ₹1000. However, this benefit will be available only to those families who have completed their e-KYC process.
This step has been taken with the aim of bringing transparency in the ration distribution system and preventing fake beneficiaries.
Eligible beneficiaries will get benefits
Not all ration card holders will get the benefit of this scheme. According to media reports, this cash assistance will be given only to BPL (Below Poverty Line) card holders. The aim of the government is that only poor and eligible families should get the benefit of this scheme. Although the government has not yet made any official announcement regarding this scheme, it may be implemented before the new year.
Why is e-KYC process necessary?
The main objective of making e-KYC mandatory is to bring transparency in the scheme and help reach the right beneficiaries. Without e-KYC, neither ration nor cash will be available.
Benefits of e-KYC:
Identification of correct beneficiaries
Ban on fake ration cards and beneficiaries
Making the scheme transparent and effective
How to get e-KYC done?
e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) is a digital process that verifies the identity of beneficiaries. This process can be completed both online and offline.
Offline Process:
Go to the nearest ration card center or public service center.
Take Aadhar card and ration card with you.
Get biometric verification done and update personal information.
Online Process:
Visit the official website of the Food and Supplies Department of the State Government.
Link Aadhar Card with Ration Card.
Complete biometric verification online.
Possible changes in the plan
According to sources, the provision of cash may come into effect from the new year. After the formal announcement of the government, this scheme will prove to be a big relief for poor and needy families.
1. Who will get the benefit of this scheme?
This scheme is only for BPL ration card holders.
2. Why is e-KYC important?
e-KYC will increase transparency in the scheme and only eligible people will get the benefits.
3. When will the cash be received?
This provision may come into effect from the new year, although no official announcement has been made yet.