Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak exhorts people to go in for e-KYC process by March 31st

Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak exhorts people to go in for e-KYC process by March 31st

Process completed to 75 percent extent out of total 1.55 crore beneficiaries

Chandigarh, March 15:

The e-KYC process with regard to the beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 is currently underway

and should be completed in all respects before March 31st this year as per the guidelines of the Government of India (GoI)

so as to enable every genuine benefciary to derive benefits of subsidized foodgrains.

Disclosing this here today, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak said that the people should go to their nearest depots in order to get the e-KYC process done with regard to themselves and their family members.

The Minister further pointed out that no money would be charged from the people to get the e-KYC process done and if anybody demands money from them then the same should be immediately brought to the notice of the Department so as to take necessary action.

Divulging more, Mr. Kataruchak added that the e-KYC process regarding 1.17 crore beneficiaries out of total 1.55 crore beneficiaries i.e. 75 percent has been completed and emphasized the completion of process concerning remaining beneficiaries.

The Minister also appealed to the representatives of the people to render all possible help to the people in this regard

adding that this initiative should be made a widespread movement so as to ensure benefits to the people in a seamless and hassle free manner.

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