1. What is a smart ration card eKYC?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is the mandatory Aadhaar-based verification of every member on your ration card, done using a fingerprint or iris scan on the ePoS machine at your Fair Price Shop. It confirms each member is real, alive, and still eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Is a ration card eKYC mandatory?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nYes. eKYC is mandatory for all ration card holders and for every member listed on the card. It is used to remove ghost and duplicate names and to enable One Nation One Ration Card portability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. How do I complete my ration card eKYC?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nVisit your Fair Price Shop with your Aadhaar. The dealer enters your card details into the ePoS machine, and each family member places their finger on the biometric scanner. A green tick means that a member’s eKYC is complete. It is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Can I do a ration card eKYC online from home?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can try the Mera Ration app using Aadhaar seeding with OTP or face authentication, but this needs your Aadhaar to be linked to an active mobile number. In most cases, the full eKYC still requires a biometric scan at the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Does every family member need to do eKYC?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nYes. Every member listed on the card must complete their own eKYC, including children and elderly members. If one member does not, that name can be removed and your entitlement reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. What happens if I do not complete the eKYC?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf eKYC is not completed, ration benefits may stop. The member’s name may be removed, your monthly ration may be reduced, and ONORC may not work in other states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. What if my fingerprint does not match?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nAsk for an iris scan or try again another day. If needed, the ration shop can send your case to the Taluk Supply Office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Is there a fee for a ration card eKYC?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNo. eKYC is completely free at the Fair Price Shop and on the Mera Ration app. If anyone asks for money to complete your eKYC, it is a scam and should be reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. What is the last date for the ration card eKYC?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDeadlines are set by the government and have been extended several times, and they differ by state. Do not rely on social media dates \u2014 confirm the current deadline at your ration shop or on tnpds.gov.in, and complete it early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Can I do eKYC at any ration shop?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYes, within Tamil Nadu you can complete eKYC at any Fair Price Shop, not only your own. Members living in another state can complete it at a ration shop where they are, under portability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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