Ensuring Rice Reaches the Right Hands
The Telangana government is taking significant steps to prevent rice meant for ration cardholders from going to the wrong people. Their goal is to make sure that only those whose names are on the ration card receive rice.
Verification of Ration Cards
To achieve this, they have initiated the verification of ration cards. Every beneficiary listed on the card, along with the family owner, must visit their local government ration shop to update their KYC using the ‘Ee Pass Yantra.’
Instructions from the Commissioner
The Telangana Civil Supplies Commissioner has given instructions to Civil Supplies Officers and Tehsildars in all districts to conduct this process exclusively in ration shops. Ration dealers are working diligently to complete the KYC updates promptly.
Why Update Ration Cards?
Historically, after Telangana became a separate state, the government didn’t pay much attention to maintaining ration cards. Over time, family dynamics change; family owners pass away, daughters get married and leave, and families split as sons get married and establish their households.
Fair Distribution of Rice
Despite these changes, rice is distributed at a rate of six kg per unit, even if some family members are absent. The government is concerned about the misuse of ration goods and, therefore, has mandated that every family with a ration card updates their KYC. Failing to do so may lead to disruptions in the supply of ration goods.
Future Plans
Once this KYC update process is complete, the government plans to issue new ration cards and add new names to existing cards. It’s a vital step in ensuring fairness in the distribution of ration items.
How to Update KYC
Here’s how you can update your KYC:
- Visit the Nearest Ration Shop: The family owner and all family members listed on the ration card should go to the nearest ration shop.
- Fingerprint Verification: At the ration shop, get your fingerprints reprinted using the ‘E Pass’ mission. Your Aadhaar card number and ration card number will be displayed.
- Green Light Approval: A green light means your KYC update is successful.
- Red Light Rejection: A red light indicates a mismatch between your ration card and Aadhaar card. In this case, one unit will be removed from the ration card.
- Update Together: Regardless of how many names are on the ration card, everyone should go to the ration shop for KYC updates simultaneously.
- Avoid Unit Elimination: If some family members don’t go for KYC, they will be considered separated units. The details of those units not in the process will be entered, leading to their removal from the ration card.
Conclusion: Act Now
To ensure you continue receiving ration benefits, it’s crucial to update your KYC at the nearest ration shop. Don’t delay, as failure to do so may disrupt your ration supply. The government is committed to making sure that ration rice reaches those who need it the most.