If you have not done E-Kyc with your ration card from Aadhaar yet, then be alert now. The central and state governments are constantly deactivating such cards, whose Aadhaar linking or KYC is incomplete. In many states, deadline has also been fixed for this, after which your name can be removed from PDS and subsidy can also be stopped. The good thing is that you can do this work from mobile at home or you can easily get E-KYC easily by going to the nearest ration shop and CSC center. In this article, we will tell you what is the process of E-Kyc, which documents are required, how to do online and offline and what is important to take care of.

How to do Online E‑kyc?

• In your mobile phone ‘Mera Ekyc‘App and’Aadhaar factordInstall the app.
• Now enter your location and other important information.
• Now enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code, after which OTP will come on your registered mobile number.
• Enter this OTP and proceed.
• Now select the ‘Face E-KYC’ option.
• The camera will turn on after asking for permission.
• Now click your photo according to the guidelines given and tap on the ‘Submit’ button.
• With this, your EKYC will be updated.

How to do offline e-kyc?

• Nearest fps (Fair Price Shop) or CSC Center.
• Take ration cards and Aadhaar cards.
• Food shopkeepers on the E-POS machine will enter the Aadhaar number, biometric (fingerprint or iris).
• After successful verification you will get a receipt or slip.

How long do E‑kyc?

• Many states have extended the date till 31 July 2025. However, there is no deadline from the central government.

Why is E‑kyc important?

• Aadhaar linking in the ration card stops fraud.
• PDS system has transparency and ration reaches the right family.
• According to experts, biometric-panel linking affects smuggling.