Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 20 June 2025
The Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (CS&CA) has issued a final reminder to all National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries holding Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Household (PHH) ration cards to complete their e-KYC formalities by 30th June 2025.
Failure to do so will lead to the suspension of ration cards starting 1st July 2025, rendering beneficiaries ineligible for entitlements under the NFSA.
Despite repeated appeals, many beneficiaries have not updated their e-KYC linked with Aadhaar for all members listed on their ration cards. The department has undertaken 260 door-to-door campaigns in remote areas, launched 19 awareness drives through print and electronic media, and leveraged Fair Price Shops to disseminate information. Additionally, phone outreach and the introduction of the ‘Mera KYC’ mobile app—featuring biometric, iris, and facial recognition—were employed to simplify the process.
Still, a significant number of beneficiaries have yet to complete their e-KYC by visiting Fair Price Shops, the CS&CA Directorate, or designated Supply Units. As per directives from the Government of India, this is the final opportunity for beneficiaries to comply.
Beneficiaries are advised to carry Aadhaar numbers of all household members when visiting their nearest Fair Price Shop, the Directorate of CS&CA (Room No. 20, Sri Vijaya Puram), or their respective Supply Units for the e-KYC update. A list of left-out beneficiaries has also been made available at Fair Price Shops for reference.
The department has also highlighted issues faced by child members aged between 5 and 17 years, whose Aadhaar was generated before the age of 5 and thus cannot be used for e-KYC. Such beneficiaries must update their Aadhaar at the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or approach the CS&CA Directorate for assistance.
For further information, the department has urged the public to contact the Helpline: 03192-230337.
