Odisha min says no further extension of eKYC, 37.85L beneficiaries still left out

AFTER extending the deadline for Aadhaar-based self-authentication of beneficiaries enjoying free ration under national and state food security schemes for fifth time till February 15, the state government on Sunday made it clear that there will be no further extension.

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While nearly 38 lakh beneficiaries have not completed the eKYC (electronic know your customer) verification, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra made a last appeal to them to complete the mandatory self-authentication failing which it will be considered that the ration cards issued to them have been surrendered. The cards will be declared invalid and automatically cancelled, he warned.